Train Dover to Edinburgh from £173 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Edinburgh takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 1m
Duration: 467 mi
Distance: £173
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...

5h 37m

£147–243

Dover to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 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 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:48 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 9:31 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
4:41 PM → 10:32 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:45 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:45 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:45 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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