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How to get fromEdinburgh to Kentby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's CrosstrainEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamtrainLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    6h 8m
    £72–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London VictoriabusUkxn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus814
    12h 6m
    £36–94

  3. Drive 412.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kentcar412.3 mi
    7h 21m
    £101–146

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeEDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
    5h 28m
    £64–224

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London EustontrainEdinburgh - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamtrainLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    7h 46m
    £58–202

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)planeEDI - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
    4h 58m
    £104–308

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeEDI - 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 6m
    £76–212

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeEDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
    5h 26m
    £116–308

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeEDI - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
    5h 15m
    £64–174

  10. 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)planeGLA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
    5h 33m
    £118–383

  11. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
    5h 59m
    £74–258

Edinburgh to Kent by train and subway

Calendar183Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street in around 12h 6m.

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