How long is train journey from London to Edinburgh?

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.



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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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If you live or are visiting nearby cities such as Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle or Manchester, the easiest and most comfortable way of getting to Edinburgh is by train. From further away destinations, flying is normally the cheapest and fastest option.

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How long should you spend in Edinburgh? Two days in Edinburgh is the ideal amount of time to see the main city highlights. If you want a more relaxed visit, that includes a few museums or specialty tours, then I would recommend at least three days or more.

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Is Edinburgh Worth Visiting? Edinburgh is definitely worth visiting in our opinion. Whether it's just for a day trip or a longer stay, Edinburgh has plenty to offer and welcomes visitors with open arms.

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Riding the Caledonian Sleeper between London and Edinburgh is the most luxurious train experience you can have between the two cities, especially if you book a Caledonian Double room. A Caledonian Double room includes a double bed and an en-suite bathroom (with toiletries).

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The Caledonian Sleeper provides overnight travel between London and Scotland. It is actually two separate trains; the Highland sleeper, which serves Inverness, Fort William, ... The Jacobite Steam train runs select departures between Fort William and Mallaig along part of the scenic West Highland line.

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You should set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions at Edinburgh Castle. Opening times for the independent museums at the castle may vary.

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Within Edinburgh's medieval Old Town and neoclassical New Town, there's so much to experience. If you only have a day in the city, don't despair: The city is big enough to keep you entertained but compact enough that you can explore almost everything on foot.

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As you will see from our attractions map, the majority of Edinburgh is easy enough to get around on foot. You will want good sensible footwear though, as many of the streets are steep and uneven, and there are lots of hills and steps to navigate. The furthest attraction is the Royal Yacht Britannia.

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