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Trip Overview

The average train between Gillingham (Kent) and Edinburgh takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham (Kent) 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.

5h 33m
Duration
425 mi
Distance
£181
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London St Pancras Intltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 14m
£148–222

Gillingham (Kent) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Gillingham (Kent) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham (Kent) is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 11m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 3m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 14m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 15m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 14m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 14m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 15m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 14m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 14m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 15m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 14m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 14m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 15m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 14m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gillingham (Kent) 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.

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  • Distance: 425.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Gillingham (Kent), England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 14m.

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