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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Edinburgh takes 6h 3m 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 3m
Duration
467 mi
Distance
£207
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dover to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:42 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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 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 43m • 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 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 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 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 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 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 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 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 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 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 18m • 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 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 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 43m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 41m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 467.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 37m.

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