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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Kent takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Kent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 22m
Duration
442 mi
Distance
£190
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 6m
£160–229

Edinburgh to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Kent. 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 Kent at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 47m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 17m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 42m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern10h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 27m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 17m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 17m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 16m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 16m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 16m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 8m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 27m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 17m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Kent? 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: 442 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lenham via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 6h 6m.

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