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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Edinburgh is to train and bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £290.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Victoria station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Kent to Edinburgh?

The distance between Kent and Edinburgh is 445 miles. The road distance is 416.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Kent to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Edinburgh train from?

Kent to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Where does the Kent to Edinburgh train arrive?

Kent to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Kent to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Edinburgh is 416 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Kent to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Kent 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 Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 10m
£178–260
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 53m
£67–112
Drive 413.8 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Edinburghcar 413.8 mi
7h 27m
£101–146
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 19m
£114–282
Train via London
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
8h 19m
£93–380
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 10m
£72–169
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 45m
£111–321
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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 43m
£81–198
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 50m
£74–168
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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
5h 13m
£117–297
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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
6h 12m
£112–525

Kent to Edinburgh by train and subway

174Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

£178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 442 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Edinburgh Waverley via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 10m.

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