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Riding the East Coast Main Line: London King's Cross to York & Edinburgh by LNER Azuma

Complete rider's guide to the LNER East Coast Main Line from London King's Cross to York and Edinburgh Waverley.

Book the Right-Hand (East) Window Seat Heading North

When booking LNER Azuma trains northbound from London King's Cross to York (1 hr 50 min) and Edinburgh Waverley (4 hr 20 min), reserve a window seat on the right-hand side (east side) of the carriage. You will get dramatic elevated views of Durham Cathedral and Castle, the bridges of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Royal Border Bridge at Berwick-upon-Tweed, and the dramatic North Sea cliffs of Northumberland and Southern Scotland.