London to Edinburgh by train with LNER

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Published 2022-10-06
A journey from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley by LNER Azuma train, showing the stations, the train, first class, standard class, the food, scenery and sights along the way. For practical information on London Edinburgh train times, fares & tickets see www.seat61.com/london-to-edinburgh-by-train.htm

00:00 Kings Cross station, London
00:33 A special visitor to keep the pigeons away
00:39 Harry Potter's Platform 9 3/4
00:46 LNER first class lounge
01:02 The Parcel Yard pub: The best standard class lounge!
01:13 Through ticket gates to the platforms
01:45 First class seating on a London-Edinburgh Azuma train
02:15 Standard class seating on a London-Edinburgh Azuma train
02:29 The train leaves London Kings Cross
02:53 Emirates Stadium, the home of Arsenal football club
03:03 Alexandra Palace - Ally Pally
03:10 Welwyn Viaduct
03:35 Complimentary food & wine in first class
03:45 Cafe counter and Let's Eat at Your Seat in standard class
04:03 Peterborough cathedral, River Nene & station
04:43 Power outlets in both classes
04:59 'Mallard 126mph 2 July 1938' speed record marker
05:06 Grantham
05:16 Doncaster
05:36 York station
06:15 A glimpse of York Minster
06:32 'London-Edinburgh Half Way' sign
06:45 Darlington
07:26 Durham cathedral, castle & station
07:40 Angel of the North
07:47 Crossing the Tyne & Newcastle station
09:28 Morpeth
09:44 Alnmouth
10:05 Lindisfarne Castle
10:32 Royal Border Bridge, River Tweed & Berwick station
11:22 England-Scotland border marker
11:29 The Scottish coast
12:01 Torness nuclear power station
12:12 Redhouse Castle
12:30 The train arrives at Edinburgh Waverley

Border marker still photo courtesy of the Railway Heritage Trust. Filmed using an iPhone 13 Pro Max.

All Comments (21)
  • I’m following you for several years. I patiently wait for every new episode. Usually I’m watching your videos early in the morning on Sunday being at home in Kyiv, Ukraine. But now I’m in Edinburgh (because of the war in Ukraine). So I was more than happy to see Waverley from your perspective of view. Thanks for your videos!!!
  • Just wanted to say THANK YOU. I'm a Brit living in Austria and I'd got bored with flying back to 'the island'. Then I saw your video from Westbahn (vienna) to St Pancras (London) by train. BRILLIANT. Which has opened up a whole new ideas of travel by train and not just from Austria to Britain but in Britain and Europe. Could I throw in an idea for you? Steam Railways in the UK. Ie. Bluebell, Swanage, Lake District etc, etc. Anyway thanks again for my new adventures to come and for your excellent work. πŸ˜‰
  • @thatsme9875
    at last, after many years of trying, I am first to provide a thumbs-up and a positive comment!!!! another high quality production, please keep up the great work Mark
  • Love your videos, no annoying music, just a camera and the views
  • @mattquirk8753
    Took this trip a year ago and loved it. Thanks for bringing back great memories!
  • @StevenBanks123
    SO looking forward to this very journey in just 3 weeks! Thank you for putting a name to some of the sights β€” and the sights I will miss as well because I blinked.
  • @mukeshvig174
    I've so many beautiful recent memories attached to this route, except the train that used to be, was East Coast. But the clarity and descriptions in your video are outstanding. I learnt of so many historic places that I missed before. Thank you absolutely. 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • @INFEDnoX
    Great video and the LNER/ex-Virgin livery is probably my favourite ever on a train. The red-white-yellow absolutely pops and looks so sleek.
  • 26/27 in first class are perfect seats for a couple. We had those same seats on our return trips between Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverly a couple months ago. Overall, really great service as well! Thanks for another great video!
  • @RonRicho
    Another big thank you to The Man in Seat 61. Wonderful train video .
  • Great video! After watching this trip report, I have some ideas up my sleeve
  • @GARYINLEEDS
    Thanks, for taking me such a great distance, in just 13 minutes!
  • It's all part of journey a nice comfy seat and a meal, it's beats all the hustle and bustle of the airport,I thought you would be in 61 but 26 is ok many thanks for all the info and what to look for another excellent video keep them coming and we will watch πŸ‘πŸ™‚
  • @Lizalotte
    Fabulous thank You. Last took the train return London to Edinburgh in 2014. Doubt I'll get back again from Australia, love these videos.
  • @davidaarthur
    It's a beautiful route. And the LNER livery is growing on me, even if it's got nothing on the GNER blue.
  • @AnekaF.1863
    I enjoyed this so much. Thank you kindly! πŸ’œ
  • @imaizumi826
    I am remembering my first trip to Edinburgh and scenery views in 2019... , Thanks.