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Trip Overview

The average train between Broadstairs and Edinburgh takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Broadstairs 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.

6h 9m
Duration
478 mi
Distance
£214
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Broadstairs to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 53m
£176–270

Broadstairs to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Broadstairs and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Broadstairs is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 45m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 43m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 39m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 42m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 51m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 42m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 7m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 51m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 42m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 7m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 51m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 42m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 7m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Broadstairs to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 477.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Broadstairs, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Broadstairs to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 53m.

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