Travelling southbound, services depart from edinburgh waverley and glasgow central. Its surprisingly easy, quick and comfortable to travel by train from london to almost anywhere. The edinburgh trams is edinburgh s public transportation system that will take you to explore the city in a more comfortable and convenient way. The journey from kings cross to waverley station in edinburgh, many views and scenery on route plus interesting scenes of the passengers. Pancras station, and london kings cross in around 5h 29m. As with most long distance trains, book early for cheap tickets. Alternatively, national express operates a bus from heathrow airport london t2,3 to edinburgh once daily. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to edinburgh. How to travel from london to edinburgh by train to europe. With birmingham at its heart, the crosscountry train network provides fast train. I also sometimes find that being on the move more with a flight in terms of all the different stages it requires compared to being on a train for 4. Britrail london plus pass travel in the south east of england and out as far as. Plan your scotrail journey with our timetables and routes information. There are ways to get from london to durness by train, bus, night train, car or plane.
If you get tickets for 3 adults the 17 year old is an adult, dont risk it getting a child fare. You can take a train from reading to edinburgh via london paddington, paddington, kings cross st. Our train map, including all lines and major train stations on the national rail. Cities including london, oxford and bath are all served by trains. Euston station to edinburgh ways to travel via train. Britrail england passtravel around the whole of england light blue and gray zones. National rail enquiries maps of the national rail network. The map below shows the bigger cities in europe, to which cities they are connected and how long it takes to travel between them.
Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in. What is the most convenient and economical way to take the train, given we only have 5 days total to tour around. Train london to edinburgh edinburgh forum tripadvisor. The first train leaves at 05h31 from london kings cross to edinburgh waverley, the last train leaves at 23h50. The trip from london to edinburgh is amazing, it takes just 4 hours, and the amazing landscape doesnt let you detach yourself from large windows. The route is through the very green english countryside, past large rivers that run for many kilometers and the. View the travel zones of each pass in the britrail range. When using the tram, check out our edinburgh tram map with attractions. London north eastern railway timetable, stops and map. From the panoramic vistas of the highlands down to the gherkins and walkietalkies of london, youre just spoilt for choice when travelling east side. First class seats often come with extended legroom and extra width. Direct highspeed trains run by avanti west coast depart from kings cross station in london and take you to the central station in edinburgh in about 4. Check out the next trains departing from heathrow terminal 4 to edinburgh for wednesday th may 2020. Aug 10, 2016 version no 2 of film 8334, the edit is slightly different.
Book the train from edinburgh waverley station to london kings cross. The glasgow central train stops at motherwell before joining the edinburgh train at carstairs. There are local buses between edinburgh and mayfield or you may wish to take a taxi or rent a car. These trains are now whisking passengers from london kings cross to edinburgh waverley in just four hours. Whether travelling on the west coast line avanti west coast trains or east coast line lner, there are some key benefits you can look forward to that are generally similar for each train company. Train from london to edinburgh london forum tripadvisor.
You can travel by train from london s king cross kgx direct to edinburgh waverley edb, the main rail station in edinburgh using any of the frequent daytime trains which run at least once an hour or the convenient caledonian sleeper overnight service departing from london euston eus 6 nights a week. Book the train in advance for best fares but not yet. London to edinburgh 11 ways to travel via train, bus. Tap, click, zoom and pan around the map to see more detail. I agree with the three previous replies east coast trains from london kings cross to edinburgh waverley is the main service and is generally very good. London to durness one way to travel via train, bus. Diagrammatic map showing main and many secondary routes. Just go to uk and book a direct london kings cross to edinburgh waverley train journey time 4h20, a train leaves at least every hour 06. From the panoramic vistas of the highlands down to the gherkins and walkie talkies of london, youre just spoilt for choice when travelling east side. Edinburgh waverley motherwell haymarket glasgow central inverkeithing kirkcaldy leuchars dundee arbroath montrose stonehaven aberdeen falkirk grahamston stirling gleneagles perth pitlochry kingussie aviemore inverness st. Edinburgh, scotlands showcase capital and rail hub, is an easy and frequent ride from london. Etickets are available for uk trains and are valid for either a single or a return journey.
Train station information and route maps great western railway. London heathrow airport lhr to edinburgh waverley station. With 12 major festivals throughout the year, from the worldfamous hogmanay streetparty to bring in the new year in style, to the jazz and blues festival which attracts famous and upcoming musicians alike. Interactive map of edinburgh with all popular attractions edinburgh castle, royal mile, st.
You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. All the trains are the same, just pick one at a convenient time. Version no 2 of film 8334, the edit is slightly different. Etickets are available for uk trains and are valid for either a single or a.
Direct trains from london kings cross to edinburgh waverley are operated by london north eastern railway lner and run approximately every half hour, departing on the hour and 30m past. London north east railway is replacing most of the current fleet of trains serving the london to edinburgh route with new highspeed azuma trains. For the full train timetable, or to search for a later time or date, click here. The train crosses the border stopping at carlisle and then at watford junction before arriving at london euston early in the morning, in plenty of time to enjoy breakfast. Microsoft word tourist map of edinburgh city centre. Each day 84 trains run between london and edinburgh. Start with this online rail map of europe which is a good basic online map of the. Not every train operator offers every one of these amenities, but many do and every one makes your journey just that much more enjoyable. Get information about the train stations on our rail network, as well as details on car parking, wifi and our station community scheme. My husband and i will be traveling with our daughter, her husband and their two year old daughter in early july, heading to edinburgh. The fastest service takes around 4h 20m to reach edinburgh. Tickets have been availble for several weeks which is why you may see fares higher than those when tickets were first. Edinburgh, london, cardiff of course theyre worth a visit but get off the beaten track.
Train times use our journey planner to find all trains from london to edinburgh. Use our uk trains map and discover the best route for you. The journey from kings cross to waverley station in edinburgh, many views and scenery on route plus interesting scenes of. Edinburgh tourist attractions map pdf trip indicator. Train from london to edinburgh edinburgh forum tripadvisor. Best train from edinburgh to london edinburgh message board. There are 10 ways to get from chingford to edinburgh by train, bus, car, subway or plane.
You can use it on desktop and mobile devices, and it always shows the most up to date information. How to travel from london to edinburgh by train to. Train travel between london and edinburgh caledonian sleeper. The languageaccented by pure scottish charmis the same, and trains are frequent, comfortable, and unhampered by mandatory addons or reservations. Train united kingdom trains map, pass, timetables and fares. Caledonian sleeper is the best way to travel between london and edinburgh, perfectly suited for those heading to a morning business meeting or guests looking to enjoy a capital day out. Train to edinburgh, scotland from london london forum. Chingford to edinburgh 10 ways to travel via train, bus. London to edinburgh by train rick steves travel forum. You can change your seat reservations any time before your date of travel. There are 8 ways to get from london heathrow airport lhr to edinburgh waverley station by plane, train, bus, subway, night train or car.
Two major terminals, edinburgh waverley and edinburgh haymarket serve edinburgh s city centre, with direct services from all over england and scotland. Train scotland trains map, pass, timetables and fares. Britrail passtravel all england, scotland and wales all colours zones. London to edinburgh by rail, 1940s film 40 youtube. Trains london to edinburgh cheap train tickets happyrail. Theres no checkin, you just have to be on board when it leaves. Reading to edinburgh ways to travel via train, bus. Most trains are direct but all make stops at intermediate towns.
Once you arrive in edinburgh be a bit careful about going to mayfield there is an attractive suburb of edinburgh just to the south of the city centre called mayfield but also a somewhat less attractive area near dalkeith also called. Network rail uk map may 20 timetable enrt keywords. If you have a specific journey to make between 2 selected stations, then a point to point train ticket is right for you. Edinburgh london fastest route is operated by virgin east coast who are different to virgin trains they run the slower edinburgh to london euston service down the west coast the ticket sales up to 20th december are only for mid week travel, its the start of november for weekends.
Take a first class train from london to edinburgh and experience the best in luxury uk train travel. Trains heathrow terminal 4 to edinburgh cheap tickets. Train from edinburgh to london edinburgh forum tripadvisor. Visit london royal palaces, formal gardens, exciting museums and world class shopping and edinburgh stunning medieval castles and architecture in a fairytale setting there is so much to see and do, your only rest will be during the short flight between these exciting destinations. Take a look at some of the amazing destinations on the lner rail network.
Britrail london plus pass travel in the south east of england and out as far as stratford upon avon, bristol, bath and cambridge gray zone britrail spirit of scotland travel around all scotland including many ferry routes out to the islands green, purple and pink zones. Network rail uk map may 20 timetable enrt created date. Flying takes 4 hours, by local train to the airport, airport security, flight, then a tram the train is less hassle, cuts co2 emissions by 84%, and is a genuine travel. Experience britain at its best and choose the most convenient option for your london edinburgh train journey. Best train from edinburgh to london edinburgh message. London to edinburgh bus coventry to london bus london paddington. Official national rail diagrammatic network map showing principle routes on the national rail network, including ferry and airport links. Its an interactive map, so start clicking around and planning your trip. My husband and i are looking to take a train from edinburgh to london.
This map shows all national rail, london underground, dlr and london tram routes and stations within the greater london area and beyond, together with a wealth of other useful information. Pdf the south west to birmingham, manchester, the north east and scotland pdf. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The train starts at kings cross station and ends at waverley, edinburgh s main station. A journey from london kings cross to edinburgh waverley with virgin trains, showing the train, scenery, and stations. We are looking for the most comfortablescenic high quality option available. Britrail scottish highlands pass travel around the scottish highlands by rail.
To travel by train from brussels in belgium to edinburgh in the united kingdom, buy a train ticket for the eurostar train. Edinburgh traditionally comes alive in august for the edinburgh festival fringe when art, comedy, music, dance and book festivals are held. Theres more to this bustling metropolis than a day at the races. Combine england and scotland with this distinctive vacation in europe. Explore the uk by rail with our route map crosscountry. Open the map to get an overview of any disruption on the network then zoom in for detailed information, from specific disruptions to station facilities and live departures. International trains connect the uk with neighbouring countries such as france and belgium. Pancras international for eurostar sunderland weekdays only one train per hour or more less frequent service bradford. Weekdays only newcastle york leeds lner london north.
Scotland rail map world maps maps of all countries. Find train times and all information you need for your journey. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. There is one departure per hour sometimes more from london to edinburgh during the week, less at weekends. The majority of trains to edinburgh from london run along the east coast mainline from london kings cross via york, newcastle, peterborough, durham and leeds and are operated by east coast. Virgin trains east coast operate the great majority of services on that busy routing between the two cities, so for your benefit book directly with vtec. The impressive castle ruins that still guard the towns twin harbours make it a mustsee for history buffs. Luton in the north 30 mins train from kings x, city in the east 20 mins dlr from liverpool st, heathrow in the south west 15 mins train from paddington, gatwick in the south 30 mins from victoria each of the departing stations are on the edges of central london so you will never be more. First class has bigger seats 3 across the carriage rather than 4, more leg room, more luggage space, free. Step 1, book the journey from london to brussels or cologne, depending where the sleeper starts that day. Having a copy of the edinburgh tourist map pdf is also important if you are visiting the city for the first time.
Never miss a work email, news headline or facebook status again. Britrail central scotland pass travel between glasgow and edinburgh via. Using the rail map, along with our journey planner, you can get an idea of when, where and how you can travel to your destination. The national rail services on this map are shown as a guide to the routes and the train operators that serve these routes. These trains are now whisking passengers from london kings cross to edinburgh waverley in just four hours making your journey north sleeker and faster than ever. Reserving a seat, seat maps or changing your seat lner.
Book tickets to visit main cities of the united kingdom by train. To find the return map from train from london to edinburgh, begin with entering start and end locations in calculator control and click on show return map. Have done central edinburgh central london door to door on the plane easy jet to luton in 4 hrs before. A stunning cathedral, a huge castle and a top 5 university there are plenty of reasons to drop in on delightful durham. Britrail london plus pass travel in the south east of england and out as far as stratford upon avon, bristol, bath and cambridge gray. The journey time is 4 hours and 17 minutes between the two cities. Manchester, nottingham, bristol, southampton, cardiff and edinburgh. Our train map, including all lines and major train stations on the national rail network, will help you plan and track your rail journey. Click on the train icons to see the cities of each country and click on the routes the lines in between 2 train icons to see travel times. Scottish rails operate much like their uk counterparts, and are easy to navigate. In my case, i only had a whim to get away from london, while visiting for the olympics, and, to choose the dates between the olympic event dates to attend, and i was glad that i found this sleeper train deaprting right before midnight, arriving in the center of edinburgh at 7am. There are 11 ways to get from london to edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane. Almost as if you stepped into a jane austen novel instead of a highspeed train, the ride takes you through the green rolling hills and valleys of england, from hertfordshire to yorkshire and northumberland. The best route is run by east coast and goes from kings cross station in london to waverley station in edinburgh.
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