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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Dover takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Dover. 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 10m
Duration
467 mi
Distance
£179
Average price
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Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 55m
£149–244

Edinburgh to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Dover. 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 Dover at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 467.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 55m.

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