The average train between Edinburgh and Aylesford takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Aylesford. 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 Edinburgh and Aylesford. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Aylesford at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Aylesford? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Aylesford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Aylesford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Edinburgh to Aylesford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Aylesford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Strood station.
Book your Edinburgh to Aylesford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Edinburgh and Aylesford is 570.8 km. The road distance is 692 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aylesford via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Strood in around 5h 36m.