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Trip Overview

The average train between Dartford and Edinburgh takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Dartford 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.

5h 42m
Duration
409 mi
Distance
£172
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dartford to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Dartford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 10:46 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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 41m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 21m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dartford 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.

Map of how to get from Dartford to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 408.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 6m.

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