The average train between Edinburgh and Headcorn takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Headcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Headcorn. 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 Headcorn at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Headcorn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Headcorn station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Edinburgh to Headcorn train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Headcorn train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Headcorn station.
Book your Edinburgh to Headcorn train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Edinburgh and Headcorn is 588.6 km. The road distance is 702 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Headcorn via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and London Bridge in around 5h 40m.