Edinburgh to Folkestone West Station Trains

Edinburgh to Folkestone West Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Folkestone West Station takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Folkestone West Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 55m
Duration: 459 mi
Distance: £197
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
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5h 41m

£167–246

Edinburgh to Folkestone West Station train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Folkestone West Station. 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 Folkestone West Station at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:25 PM → 7:59 AM
Arrives next day
12h 34m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 29m • 1 change

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