The average train between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Edinburgh takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royal Tunbridge Wells is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Royal Tunbridge Wells station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Royal Tunbridge Wells to Edinburgh train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Edinburgh is 582.4 km. The road distance is 685 km.
You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Edinburgh Waverley via London Bridge, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 5h 35m.