What is the best train option from London to Edinburgh?

WHAT IS THE BEST TRAIN TO TAKE FROM LONDON TO EDINBURGH? There are many high-speed trains from London to Edinburgh; however, the cheapest and fastest trains are LNER (former Virgin trains) or Avanti West Coast. If you are eager to experience a comfortable night train, we recommend Caledonian Sleeper.



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In most cases, we would say Lumo will have the edge when you're travelling alone. If you're travelling last-minute, you might snap up a great deal on quieter trains. However, busier trains might have little or no difference – it might even be cheaper to pick LNER.

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The best way to get from London to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £65 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 9h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £280 and takes 3h 12m.

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The train journey between Edinburgh and London is a scenic one, with views of the English countryside, beautiful cities like York and Durham, and even the Northumberland and Scottish coasts. Book yourself a window seat to take it all in.

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When it comes to Avanti Standard Premium vs First Class, is First Class worth it at all? My answer is: it can be. If you're travelling between stations with lounges and need somewhere quiet to work before the train for example, it's great.

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The Venice Simplon-Orient Express (VSOE) is the world's most authentic luxury train.

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LNER eill be cheaper, simply because you don't pay booking fees. Give it a few days. Trainline aka nationalrail.com is merely a third party advertising agency which charges commission. Like other agencies it has paid access to the one ticket computer server which all Rail Operators, the companies that run trains, use.

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Claiming the top position in our ranking of train stations in London is St Pancras Station, a true embodiment of grandeur and elegance. Its captivating exterior and interior design, epitomised by the iconic clock and the picturesque arches, leave visitors in awe.

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The Flying Scotsman is an express passenger train service that operates between Edinburgh and London, the capitals respectively of Scotland and England, via the East Coast Main Line. The service began in 1862 as the Special Scotch Express until it was officially adopted in 1924.

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Yes, there are direct LNER trains from London King's Cross to Edinburgh with a journey that usually takes just over four and a half hours. During the week, trains run every half hour at peak times.

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The trains are fairly fast — roughly four-and-a-half hours from London to Edinburgh — though admittedly not as fast as the fastest LNER trains, which travel London-Edinburgh in four hours and 20 minutes.

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The Royal Scotsman is one of the most luxurious trains in the world attracting passengers from near and far.

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“While we expected some variation, particularly with the longer flights, it was interesting to see that a first-class upgrade costs an average of anywhere between $93 to $658.” Overall, the study found that on average, passengers pay $262.97 on each one-way flight for first-class cabins, and more than $525 to go round- ...

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Exclusive to First-Class Passengers Once onboard, you'll enjoy complimentary at-seat meal and beverage service provided by our onboard staff of First Class attendants. Selections include freshly prepared chef inspired entrees as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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You can't really compare these places. London is massive, lots to see and do but as Joe mentioned much easier to get out into some very nice scenery and visit other places from Edinburgh than from London. Edinburgh is generally a lot cheaper accommodation wise than London.

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