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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

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, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern12h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 32m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 32m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 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.

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

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 44m.

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