The average train between Gillingham (Kent) and Edinburgh takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham (Kent) 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.
Trains run hourly between Gillingham (Kent) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Gillingham (Kent) is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham (Kent) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Gillingham (Kent) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham (Kent) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Gillingham (Kent) to Edinburgh train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Gillingham (Kent) and Edinburgh is 564.3 km. The road distance is 684 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 15m.