The average train between Edinburgh and Sandgate takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Sandgate. 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 Sandgate. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Sandgate at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sandgate. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Sandgate station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Edinburgh to Sandgate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Sandgate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Edinburgh to Sandgate train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Edinburgh and Sandgate is 613.5 km. The road distance is 739 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Folkestone West via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 35m.