Can I get a train to Scotland?

There are a few main stations that trains to Scotland arrive into and depart from. Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Inverness are some of the biggest stations in Scotland, so depending on where you're travelling from you're likely to arrive into one of these stations.



Yes, traveling to Scotland by train is one of the most popular and scenic ways to reach the northern part of the UK. From London, you have two primary high-speed routes: the East Coast Main Line (operated by LNER) from King's Cross to Edinburgh, and the West Coast Main Line (operated by Avanti West Coast) from Euston to Glasgow. In 2026, these journeys take approximately 4 to 4.5 hours. For a unique experience, the Caledonian Sleeper offers overnight cabins from London to various Scottish destinations including the Highlands, Aberdeen, and Inverness. Within Scotland, the "ScotRail" network provides extensive coverage, linking the major cities to stunning remote areas like the Isle of Skye via the Kyle Line or the world-famous West Highland Line, which crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct.

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Traveling by train is one of the best ways to see Scotland and travel between different regions.

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We recommend you allow 9 - 10 days in Scotland for a satisfying tour of the country's diverse scenery and history. A 10 day itinerary, such as the Best of Scotland tour plan, would let you spend: 2 days in Edinburgh walking the historical streets and enjoying the cosmopolitan buzz.

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The best time to visit Scotland is during spring (late March to May) and fall (September to November).

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If you're hoping to travel from London to Edinburgh, train is the way to go! Compared to other modes of transport, train is a far more sustainable way to travel from London to Edinburgh. In fact, a single journey from London to Edinburgh by train emits three times less CO2 than by car, and six times less than by plane.

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The Caledonian Sleeper It's more of an iconic luxury experience than your average train journey. The journey from London to Edinburgh is a fair bit longer (about 8 hours) but if you're taking the Caledonian Sleeper simply to get from A to B then you're doing it wrong.

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All of our rooms can be reserved for either solo occupancy or two guests travelling together in the same party. These rail tickets are only valid for travel on the Caledonian Sleeper and include a reservation for your chosen type of accommodation.

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