The average train between Chatham and Edinburgh takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham 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 Chatham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Chatham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Chatham to Edinburgh train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Chatham and Edinburgh is 564.4 km. The road distance is 682 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 11m.