The average train between Canterbury and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Canterbury to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Canterbury and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 596 km. The road distance is 753 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Edinburgh Airport via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and St Andrew Square in around 6h 7m.