Train Edinburgh to Folkestone from £172 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Folkestone takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Folkestone. 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 58m
Duration: 460 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

5h 43m

£143–238

Edinburgh to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Folkestone. 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 Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:30 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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