Edinburgh to London Trains, Train Times and Information

Edinburgh is Scotland's capital and one of its 32 municipal areas. It was once part of Midlothian County and is in Lothian on the southern bank of the Firth of Forth (interchangeably Edinburgh shire from 1921). Edinburgh is the second most populous city in Scotland, behind Glasgow, and the seventh most populous city in the United Kingdom. The city hosts both the Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe, the world's largest yearly international arts events. Among the city's ancient sites are Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyrood, St. Giles, Greyfriars, and Canongate churches, as well as the large Georgian New Town built in the 18th and 19th centuries. Edinburgh's historical attractions include the Scott Monument, National Museum of Scotland, Surgeon's Hall Museums, Royal Scots Museum, Greyfriars Bobby's Statue, National Monument, The Queen's Gallery, Queensferry Museum, James Clerk Maxwell Statue, Adam Smith Statue, John Knox House, and many more.

London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. London's presence as one of the world's major cities benefits the arts, entertainment, business and finance, education, health care, journalism, science and technology, tourism, as well as transportation and communications. Greenwich's ancient town, where the Royal Observatory, Greenwich establishes the prime meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time, as well as Kew Gardens, the united Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St. Margaret's Church, are all World Heritage Sites. Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square are all must-see attractions. The British Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, British Library, and various West End theatres are among the many museums, galleries, libraries, and cultural attractions in London. The City of London Corporation claims that London is Europe's "greenest city," with 14,164 hectares (35,000 acres) of public parks, forests, and gardens. Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and Regent's Park to the north are the largest of London's eight Royal Parks. It is well-known for its sports and occasionally outdoor entertainment in Hyde Park. The world's oldest scientific zoo, London Zoo, is in Regent's Park, next to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Primrose Hill, which rises 256 feet (78 meters) directly north of Regent's Park, is a favorite viewing point for the city line.

Trains traveling from Edinburgh to London cover approximately 534 kilometers. The train journey from Edinburgh to London usually takes 5 hours and 43 minutes. The first train from Edinburgh to London departs at 4:36 and the last train on the route leaves at 23:25.  There are direct services available on this route. During your journey, you'll take the London Northeastern Railway (LNER), Lumo, or Avanti West Coast. You can also travel by bus from Edinburgh to London. The average time a bus takes to cover the distance is 8 hours and 55 minutes. Megabus and National Express are the major bus operators which serve the route.

You can get a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to London by the following ways.

• Get a Railcard - Railcards can result in a one-third decrease in ticket cost, making them an excellent choice for frequent users.

• Book in Advance - Most train companies offer discounted tickets up to 12 weeks before the travel date.

• Travel Off-Peak - Tickets are frequently cheaper throughout the week than on weekends.

• Season Tickets - If you take the train more than three times a week, season tickets may be less expensive. Consumption permits are available on a yearly, monthly, and weekly basis.