Use the split ticket journey planner below to book moneysaving Edinburgh to London split train tickets the same way you would ordinarily book your otherwise more expensive train tickets online.

 

When you split your train ticket to London you still travel on the same Edinburgh to London train, at the same time and most probably in the same seat - just for a lot less money!

 

The only difference is that in place of just booking you the more expensive through train ticket from Edinburgh to London our system will first determine if cheaper split ticket options exist, at the times you have selected, and then offer you the cheaper train tickets. Click Here to book split train tickets on Edinburgh to London trains.

 

 

Split Edinburgh to London Train Tickets

 

Splitting your Edinburgh to London train tickets is when, instead of just one more expensive through ticket to London from Edinburgh, you purchase separate tickets for two or more sectors of the route you wish to travel without affecting your travel options in any way.

 

For example, if you wanted to travel from Edinburgh to London, you would expect to buy a ticket direct from Edinburgh to London. However, you may find it a lot cheaper to buy a ticket from Edinburgh to edinburgh4, and another from Highams Park to Hoylake and still another from Kearsney (Kent) to London for a much cheaper combined train ticket price. This is especially true when not all sectors of your journey to London from Edinburgh are during peak time.

 

So, by buying several tickets that in combination make up the whole of your Edinburgh to London rail route, you could massively reduce your travel cost.

 

Use the splittickets.com journey planner above to automatically do the hard work for you by searching the entire National Rail fares database for every possible permutation of travel to identify the best of any available split ticketing options for your train journey to London, and at the times that you select.

 

London Mainline Train Stations

 

London is the hub of the UK's rail network, with frequent services to all corners of the country from the city's centrally located mainline railway stations.

 

These are the major mainline train stations you can expect to travel from and to in London:

 

London Waterloo

Waterloo Station is a major railway and underground station in London. The station is in central London and close to Lambeth and Southwark.
Waterloo Underground Station is on the Jubilee Line, the Bakerloo Line and the Northern Line. Railway trains are operated by South West Trains. Waterloo Station is near many tourist attractions including The London Eye, The South Bank and County Hall.

 

London Paddington

Paddington Station, also known as Paddington Underground Station or Paddington Railway Station, is a major railway and underground station in London. The station is in central London and close to Bayswater and Marylebone. Paddington Underground Station is on the Hammersmith and City Line, the Bakerloo line and the District and Circle lines. Railway trains are operated by First Great Western and Heathrow Express. The Heathrow Express goes directly from London's Paddington Station to Heathrow Airport.

Paddington Station is near many tourist attractions including Hyde Park, Regents Canal and The Serpentine.

 

London King's Cross

King's Cross Station is a major railway and underground station in London. The station is in central London and close to Kings Cross, Regent's Park, Somers Town and Bloomsbury. King's Cross Station is next to King's Cross St Pancras Underground Station which is on the Circle line, the Metropolitan Line, the Hammersmith & City Line and the Victoria Line. Railway trains are operated by National Express East Coast and First Capital Connect. King's Cross Station is near St Pancras International Station for the Eurostar. King's Cross Station is near many tourist attractions including The British Library and Regent's Park. The station is also home to the legendary Platform 9 3/4 where the train to Hogwarts departs!

 

London St Pancras

St Pancras International Railway Station connects Eurostar services with Brussels and Paris. The station has shops, bars, restaurants, public toilets, and is also home to Europe's longest champagne bar. In the Eurostar departure lounge, you'll find shops, cafes, cash machines, toilets with baby change facilities, WiFi and a bureau de change. All Eurostar departure lounges offer disabled access. Eurostar arrivals is also full of shops, cafes, cash machines and a bureau de change.St Pancras is well positioned for travel to all parts of London, as the station is served by six Tube lines and the Thameslink train service. There are ticket machines at St Pancras for buying tickets for your onward journey. There is also a taxi rank close to Eurostar arrivals (on Midland Road). You can also travel to other UK destinations from King's Cross Train Station, which is next door to St Pancras (follow signs to walk to King's Cross).

 

London Euston

Euston Station is a major railway and underground station in London. The station is in central London and close to Kings Cross, Regent's Park, Somers Town and Bloomsbury. Euston Underground Station is on the Victoria line and the Northern Line. Railway trains are operated by First Scotrail, London Overground, London Midland and Virgin Trains. Euston Station is near St Pancras International Station for the Eurostar.Euston Station is near many tourist attractions including The British Library and Regent's Park.

 

London Charing Cross

Charing Cross Station is a major railway and underground station in London. The station is in central London and close to Embankment and The Strand. Charing Cross Underground Station is on the Bakerloo line and the Northern Line. Railway trains are operated by Southern Trains and Southeastern trains. Charing Cross Station is near many tourist attractions including The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden.

 

London Victoria

Victoria Station is a major railway and underground station in London. The station is in central London and close to Westminster, Pimlico and Belgravia. Victoria Underground Station is on the District & Circle Lines and the Victoria line. Railway trains are operated by Southern and Southeastern Trains. The Gatwick Express train to Gatwick Airport runs from London Victoria Station. Victoria Station is near many tourist attractions including Buckingham Palace and St James's Park.

 

London Bridge

London Bridge Station is a major railway and underground station in London. The station is close to Bankside, Borough and Southwark. London Bridge Underground Station is on the Northern Line and Jubilee line. Railway trains are operated by Thameslink, Southern Trains and South East Trains.London Bridge Railway Station is near London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Tate Modern and other tourist attractions.

 

London Fenchurch Street

Fenchurch Street Station is a railway station in the City of London. It was the first station to be built in the City. Trains are operated by c2c from Fenchurch Street Station. Tower Hill is the nearest underground station. Fenchurch Street Station is near many tourist attractions including The Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

 

London Liverpool Street

Liverpool Street Station is a major railway and underground station in London. The station is in central London and close to The City, Shoreditch, The Barbican and Whitechapel. Liverpool Street Underground Station is on the Circle Line, the Central Line, the Hammersmith & City Line and the Metropolitan Line. Railway trains are operated by Greater Anglia Railway. Liverpool Street Station is near many tourist attractions including Spitalfields Market, The Whitechapel Gallery and The Bank of England.

 

The fastest city-centre-to-city-centre journeys to London are:

 

Bristol: one hour and 45 minutes (via First Great Western)
Cardiff: two hours (via First Great Western)
Birmingham: one hour and 30 minutes (via Virgin Trains)
Manchester: two hours and 10 minutes (via Virgin Trains)
York: one hour and 50 minutes (via East Coast Main Line)
Newcastle: two hours and 50 minutes (via East Coast Main Line)
Edinburgh: four hours and 30 minutess (via East Coast Main Line)
Glasgow: five hours (via East Coast Main Line or Virgin Trains)
Leicester: one hour and 25 minutes (via Midland Mainline)
Nottingham: one hour and 30 minutes (via Midland Mainline)
Derby: two hours (via Midland Mainline)
Sheffield: two hours and 30 minutes (via Midland Mainline)

 

Arrive at the station in plenty of time and be sure to board your train a couple of minutes before the scheduled departure time, as many trains have automatic doors that shut 40 seconds before departure.

 

Most rail services offer First and Standard Class accommodation. Many long-distance and inter-city services have a buffet car or at-seat trolley service for drinks and snacks.

All of the major stations have direct Tube links (the exception is Fenchurch Street, which is close to Tower Hill and Aldgate Tube stations). London's larger stations have shops where you can buy food and drink and something to read on your journey. A chemist is also standard. Some stations even boast retail outlets selling clothes, gifts and more.

 

Split Train Tickets Are Legal

 

Split ticketing on Edinburgh to London trains is allowed, is perfectly legal and can save you a lot of money. The National Conditions of Travel clearly state that you may use more than one ticket to complete your train journey to London provided that "the train you are in calls at each station where you change from one ticket to another". You also do not have to leave the train and get back on it in between the start and end of your journey to or from Edinburgh and London.