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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Edinburgh takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Edinburgh. 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 53m
Duration
460 mi
Distance
£202
Average price
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Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 28m
£166–257

Folkestone to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 460 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 28m.

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