The average train between Ashford and Edinburgh takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Ashford to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ashford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Ashford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Ashford to Edinburgh train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Ashford and Edinburgh is 598 km. The road distance is 718 km.
You can take a train from Ashford International to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 9m.