The average train between Rye and Edinburgh takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye 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 Rye and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rye 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 Rye to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Rye to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.
Rye to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Rye to Edinburgh train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Rye and Edinburgh is 613.7 km. The road distance is 743 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Edinburgh Waverley via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 5h 49m.