What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kent Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kent Downs. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Otford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Elephant & Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kent Downs is 420 miles. The road distance is 408 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Kent Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £120 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kent Downs train from?

Edinburgh to Kent Downs train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kent Downs train arrive?

Edinburgh to Kent Downs train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kent Downs is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Edinburgh to Kent Downs.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

Book your Edinburgh to Kent Downs train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Kent Downs?

There are 1110+ hotels available in Kent Downs.

Edinburgh to Kent Downs - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 41m
£126–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 28m
£46–82
Drive 405.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kent Downscar 405.6 mi
7h 19m
£100–145
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Otfordtrain
4h 44m
£96–244
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
7h 21m
£94–268
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Otfordtrain
4h 51m
£92–272
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale to Victoria stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Otfordtrain
4h 56m
£64–162
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4h 41m
£58–154
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain
4h 55m
£64–166
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Otfordtrain
5h 32m
£111–286

Edinburgh to Kent Downs by train, subway, and foot

201Weekly Services

5h 41mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.6 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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