The average train between Gillingham and Edinburgh takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham to Edinburgh. 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 Gillingham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 32m • 2 changes

6h 44m • 2 changes

6h 43m • 2 changes

6h 43m • 2 changes

6h 53m • 2 changes

7h 10m • 2 changes

7h 14m • 2 changes

6h 44m • 2 changes

6h 44m • 2 changes

6h 47m • 2 changes

6h 43m • 2 changes

6h 47m • 2 changes

6h 53m • 2 changes

6h 22m • 2 changes

6h 47m • 2 changes

7h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gillingham to Edinburgh? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Gillingham to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Gillingham to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Gillingham to Edinburgh train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Gillingham and Edinburgh is 549.7 km. The road distance is 801 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 6h 53m.