The average journey time by train between London and Edinburgh (Waverley) is 5 hours and 39 minutes, with around 68 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
If you're visiting for tourism or short business trips it's sometimes possible to travel without a visa. However, anyone who is not British or Irish will usually need a visa for longer visits to Scotland including coming for work or to study.