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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Headcorn takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Headcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 18m
Duration
437 mi
Distance
£197
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Headcorntrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 58m
£157–239

Edinburgh to Headcorn train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Headcorn. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Headcorn at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern8h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern8h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern8h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern8h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern8h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Headcorn? 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 Headcorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 437.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Headcorn, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Headcorn via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, and London Charing Cross in around 5h 58m.

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