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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kent is to fly and bus and train which costs £65 - £200 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kent is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs £110 - £380.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kent. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lenham via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kent?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kent is 445 miles. The road distance is 414.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kent without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Edinburgh to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kent train from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kent is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Edinburgh to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1154+ hotels available in Kent.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 7m
£161–243
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 11m
£66–198
Drive 412.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kentcar 412.3 mi
7h 25m
£101–145
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 Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
4h 41m
£116–372
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
7h 44m
£145–293
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
5h 31m
£82–214
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 St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 1m
£114–356
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 St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 3m
£84–228
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 Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 22m
£114–434
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 52m
£100–250

Edinburgh to Kent by train and subway

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 442 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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 7m.

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