WHAT IS THE BEST TRAIN TO TAKE FROM LONDON TO EDINBURGH? There are many high-speed trains from London to Edinburgh; however, the cheapest and fastest trains are LNER (former Virgin trains) or Avanti West Coast. If you are eager to experience a comfortable night train, we recommend Caledonian Sleeper.
Can I use LNER ticket on Avanti West Coast?
Yes they are! You can use your eTicket on any valid train in the UK. Some stations have gates with barcode scanners on so you can scan your ticket to get through.
Is Avanti West Coast or LNER better?
Are Avanti West Coast reliable?
Avanti, one of Britain's least reliable train operators, has been awarded a long-term contract to keep running intercity services on the west coast main line.
Are Avanti and LNER the same?
The LNER route is the primary service from Edinburgh to London. The Avanti service at Edinburgh isn't really there for journeys from Edinburgh to London.
Is Avanti West Coast 1st class worth it?
There are many benefits of travelling in First Class or deciding to upgrade including: Guaranteed table space – Every seat in our First Class coaches has a table so you can work, read or picnic with ease.