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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £55 - £80 and takes 13h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £110 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Edinburgh?

The distance between Folkestone and Edinburgh is 463 miles. The road distance is 439.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £180 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Folkestone to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Edinburgh bus from?

Folkestone to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Edinburgh train from?

Folkestone to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £180 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Folkestone to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Folkestone to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Folkestone to Edinburgh train arrive?

Folkestone to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Edinburgh is 440 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Edinburgh 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 Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 27m
£188–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
13h 1m
£58–80
Drive 437.2 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar 437.2 mi
7h 49m
£107–154
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 4m
£117–283
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 12m
£198–478
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 30m
£114–321
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 28m
£84–198
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 35m
£77–169
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 50m
£88–193
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 58m
£120–298
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 57m
£115–525

Folkestone to Edinburgh by train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459.9 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 1m.

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