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East Midlands Railway

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Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne by train

First train

10:05

Last train

17:07

Departure station

Edinburgh (Waverley)

Arrival station

Sittingbourne

Journey time

From 6h 13m

Distance

357 miles (574 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway

Taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne in 6 hours 13 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 9 hours 23 minutes to travel the 357 miles (574 km) from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 13 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Southeastern to Sittingbourne. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Sittingbourne by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne

Want to know more about your journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Sittingbourne from Edinburgh (Waverley)?

To travel to Sittingbourne from Edinburgh (Waverley), you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 9 hours and 23 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 6 hours and 13 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne?

Trains from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne take an average of 9 hours and 23 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 6 hours and 13 minutes. You'll usually find 1 train per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Edinburgh (Waverley) and Sittingbourne by train?

The quickest journey time between Edinburgh (Waverley) and Sittingbourne by train is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne?

No, there are no direct trains running from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Edinburgh (Waverley) to Sittingbourne is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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