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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Birchington-on-Sea takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Birchington-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 30m
Duration
460 mi
Distance
£196
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Birchington-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Birchington-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Birchington-on-Sea at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern12h 34m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 55m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 50m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 50m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern5h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Birchington-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Birchington-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 459.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Birchington-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birchington-on-Sea via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 33m.

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