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It takes an average of 15h 8m to travel from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 381 miles (613 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £101.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:58 | |
| Departure station | Folkestone Central | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 8h 0m | |
| Distance | 381 miles (613 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £101.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern |
Taking the train from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 8 hours
Thinking about taking the train from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 15 hours 8 minutes to travel the 381 miles (613 km) from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, although you can get there in as little as 8 hours on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 trains 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 Edinburgh (Waverley). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh (Waverley) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £101.90. 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 Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.