Kings Cross to Edinburgh by Train

Traveling by train to Edinburgh from Kings Cross is usually a pleasant, relaxing and scenic journey.

As with all rail travel in the United Kingdom unless you book your ticket far in advance the price of your train ticket to Edinburgh from Kings Cross could be rather costly, especially if you book to travel during peak times.

However, by using this journey planner to check train times and compare Kings Cross to Edinburgh train ticket prices, even just before you travel, you could still find availability of the cheapest advance fare train tickets, more so if you are able to change your departure time to be a few minutes earlier or later.

Kings Cross to Edinburgh Train Timetables

Both personalised and comprehensive train timetables for trains operating between Kings Cross and Edinburgh may be viewed and downloaded here.

Edinburgh Train Stations

Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, is served by several key train stations

• Edinburgh Waverley is the largest and busiest. Located in the city center between the Old and New Towns, Waverley is a major transport hub, connecting Edinburgh to London, Glasgow, and other UK cities via services like LNER, Avanti West Coast, and ScotRail.
• Haymarket Station, west of the city center, is the second-largest station, primarily serving commuter routes to Fife, Glasgow, and the Edinburgh suburbs. It’s a vital stop for travelers heading to Edinburgh Airport via tram.
• Edinburgh Gateway, near the airport, provides seamless transfers between trains and trams, improving access to air travel and destinations like Fife.
• Smaller stations, such as Brunstane and Newcraighall, serve the southeastern suburbs, while Edinburgh Park caters to business travelers in the city’s financial district.

IMPORTANT: If you use this journey planner to book your Kings Cross to Edinburgh train journey your ticket will include travel on any other trains, including the London Underground, that you may need take to reach your final destination. You will not need to purchase any additional tickets.

Kings Cross Station Information

As your train journey to Edinburgh begins in Kings Cross you may find the following additional information useful:

Train Operators Serving Kings Cross

• London Northeastern Railways
• Thameslink
• Great Northern Rail

Facilities at Kings Cross Railway Station:

• Ticket Office
• Shops
• Toilets
• Restaurants

Car Parking at Kings Cross Train Station

• NCP Car Park (0.2 miles)

Kings Cross Station Address

• Euston Rd, London N1 9AL