Strood (Kent) to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
| First train | 07:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 09:35 | |
| Departure station | Strood (Kent) | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 7h 29m | |
| Distance | 349 miles (562 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Travelling from Strood (Kent) to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
Looking to travel from Strood (Kent) to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 31 minutes to travel from Strood (Kent) to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 29 minutes though. You'll usually find 3 trains per day running along the 349 miles (562 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or CrossCountry to get to Edinburgh (Waverley). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Strood (Kent) to Edinburgh (Waverley) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Strood (Kent) to Edinburgh (Waverley)
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