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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kent is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 11h 34m.

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 46m and costs £110 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

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 - £230.

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 bus from?

Edinburgh to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Kent?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kent is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £160 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kent bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 1157+ hotels available in Kent.

Edinburgh to Kent - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 7m
£160–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
11h 34m
£51–75
Drive 412.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kentcar 412.3 mi
7h 25m
£103–148
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 46m
£118–362
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
11h 40m
£88–146
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 32m
£82–200
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 5m
£116–352
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 7m
£84–228
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
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 16m
£64–202
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 27m
£114–418
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 55m
£96–254

Edinburgh to Kent by train and subway

190Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street in around 11h 34m.

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