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Outbound fromLewisham to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
It takes an average of 10h 6m to travel from Lewisham to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 336 miles (541 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Lewisham to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £72.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 10:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:00 | |
| Departure station | Lewisham | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 16m | |
| Distance | 336 miles (541 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £72.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Lewisham to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 5 hours 16 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Lewisham to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 6 minutes to travel the 336 miles (541 km) from Lewisham to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or East Midlands Railway to Edinburgh (Waverley). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Lewisham to Edinburgh (Waverley) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £72.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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