Edinburgh (Waverley) to London Trains From £17.20*

• LNER runs half-hourly services from Edinburgh to London on the East Coast Main Line. Standard Class passengers can order food and drink to their seat, while First Class ticket holders receive a complimentary meal.
• Lumo is usually cheaper for tickets from Edinburgh to London. This practical, single-class operator runs fully electric services between these two capital cities. Be aware of Lumo’s stricter luggage policies. Only a couple of services depart from Edinburgh each day. 

• Avanti West Coast offers three different classes for a wider range of travel options. Standard Premium is a middle-ground option with comfier seats than Standard but a lower price than First Class.

A 332-mile trip from one capital city to another, Edinburgh to London is easier by train if you remember our local station secrets.

Getting to Edinburgh (Waverley)

The second busiest station in Scotland, Edinburgh (Waverley) can be a bit of a maze. Be sure to arrive with plenty of time, so you don’t end up running to your train!

• Tram: Edinburgh has a high-quality public transport network. Arrive on Lothian Bus, or with Edinburgh Trams. The nearest tram stop for Waverley is the adjacent Edinburgh bus station, about 200 metres from the station.
• Where am I?: Depending on which entrance you used, your experience of Edinburgh (Waverley) can be quite different. Between the city’s Old Town and Georgian New Town, you’ll be able to access the station via main entrances on Princes Street and Market Street, or smaller arrival points on the station’s southern side.
• Shopping spree: If you have time to spare before boarding, you’ll find high-street shops lining your arrival at Edinburgh (Waverley). Inside the station, pick up a book or newspaper to keep you occupied for the long journey, or buy a light meal from one of several sandwich bars and coffee shops

Onboard trains from Edinburgh (Waverley) to London

On the East Coast Main Line, enjoy iconic railway sights amidst miles of greenery. Whichever side you sit on, try to get the window seat!

• Key Landmarks: Dunbar, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Alnwick… the start of your journey is packed with beauty. As you travel south, look out for Durham Cathedral, then rugged North York moorland. Through Cambridgeshire, the fens provide a contrasting landscape.
• The View Alert: Sit on the Left-Hand Side of the carriage (facing South) for stunning views of the Northumberland Coast National Landscape.

Arrival at London King’s Cross

The best direct trains from Edinburgh to London arrive at King’s Cross. From there, you’ll have excellent connectivity with all parts of London. Here’s how to master your onward journey.

• Loo of the Year: Before continuing your journey, visit King’s Cross’s award-winning toilets, fill your water bottle for free, or buy snacks from Waitrose, WHSmith, or another big-name shop. Grab some merch at the Harry Potter Platform 9 ¾ shop while you’re there.
• Which line?: Exceptionally well served by the London Underground, you’ll be able to get to all corners of London. Travel on the Northern, Victoria, Piccadilly, Circle, Hammersmith & City, or Metropolitan lines.
• Let’s take a stroll: London is very walkable if you have enough time! Stroll to St Paul’s Cathedral in 40 minutes. From there, you’ll be able to reach the River Thames and promenade past top Southbank attractions like the Tate Modern and Borough Market.