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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
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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 Folkestone Centraltrain train 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.

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  • Distance: 460 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 43m.

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