Edinburgh to Folkestone Central Trains

Edinburgh to Folkestone Central trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Folkestone Central takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Folkestone Central. 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: £196
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

£167–245

Edinburgh to Folkestone Central train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Folkestone Central. 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 Central at 8:01 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 Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:30 PM → 9:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 10:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 11:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 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 → 2:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 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 → 2:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 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 → 2:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 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 → 2:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 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 → 2:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 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

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Folkestone Central? 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.