Door-to-door time not modelled. Fastest train 4h08 (London King's Cross → Edinburgh Waverley (Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston)), 29 direct LNER trains per weekday. Checked 2026-11-01.
The comparison
| Fastest train | 4h08London King's Cross → Edinburgh Waverley (Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston) |
|---|---|
| Trains | 29 direct LNER trains per weekday (LNER); Lumo 4 direct/day (Lumo); Caledonian Sleeper six nights a weekLNER, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper |
| Flight | Trainline: flight ~60-90 min, excluding check-in, security and airport transfers. |
| Door to door | Door-to-door time not modelled |
LNER advertises ~4h08 capital to capital on its faster hourly trains; Trainline lists 4h10. Lumo is a low-fare open-access operator on the same line.
Questions
Is the train faster than flying from London to Edinburgh?
Door-to-door time not modelled. The fastest train takes 4h08 city centre to city centre; the flight is Trainline: flight ~60-90 min, excluding check-in, security and airport transfers..
How often do trains run from London to Edinburgh?
29 direct LNER trains per weekday (LNER); Lumo 4 direct/day (Lumo); Caledonian Sleeper six nights a week
Sources: lner.co.uk, lumo.co.uk, thetrainline.com
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