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London Euston – Watford Junction – Carlisle – Edinburgh Waverley
Statistics
644 km route distance
Average travel speed of 84 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 23
bus: 22 (1 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (8 times as much)
plane: 389 (17 times as much)
1003 (E)
- London Euston
23:45 - Watford Junction
00:10 - Carlisle
05:07 - Edinburgh Waverley
07:30
London to Edinburgh
Trip duration 7:45
1004 (E)
- Edinburgh Waverley
23:40 - Carlisle
01:45 - Watford Junction
06:40 - London Euston
07:15
Edinburgh to London
Trip duration 7:35
Night train London – Edinburgh
Take the night train on your next trip to London or Edinburgh!
Have you ever travelled by night train to London or Edinburgh? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 644 km long train journey emits approximately 17 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.
When travelling with the 1003 (E) + 1004 (E) train, you can choose between the following categories:
- Normal seats: The cheapest option
- Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)
Travel by night train in the UK – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
1003 (E) London Euston – Edinburgh Waverley
Night train 1003 (E) departs from London Euston at 23:45, and arrives at Edinburgh Waverley at 07:30. It has intermediate stops in Watford Junction and Carlisle. The total trip duration is 7:45 hours. The train runs daily.
1004 (E) Edinburgh Waverley – London Euston
The return trip, night train 1004 (E), departs from Edinburgh Waverley at 23:40, and arrives at London Euston at 07:15. It has intermediate stops in Carlisle and Watford Junction. The total trip duration is 7:35 hours. The train runs daily.
Buy tickets for the night train from London to Edinburgh
This night train line is operated by Caledonian Sleeper Ltd. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.
Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.