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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Folkstone Eurotunnel by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Westtrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    5h 54m
    £194–280

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukxn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Folkestonebus bus N1700 / ...
    11h 32m
    £53–78

  3. Drive  434.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkstone Eurotunnelcar car 434.2 mi
    7h 48m
    £108–156

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Westtrain train
    5h
    £144–388

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Westtrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    7h 44m
    £155–314

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Westtrain train
    5h 22m
    £146–386

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Westtrain train
    5h 12m
    £112–254

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Westtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Folkestone West to Folkstone Eurotunneltaxi taxi
    5h 27m
    £100–234

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Westtrain train
    5h 37m
    £128–250

  10. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Westtrain train
    5h 46m
    £141–442

  11. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Westtrain train
    6h 6m
    £122–290

Edinburgh to Folkstone Eurotunnel by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Folkstone Eurotunnel, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Folkstone Eurotunnel via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Folkestone West in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Folkstone Eurotunnel via London Victoria and Folkestone in around 11h 32m.

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