What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 11h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs £120 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kent Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Kent Downs. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Kingston Turning via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kent Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kent Downs. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bearsted via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kent Downs is 440 miles. The road distance is 407.9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Kent Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £160 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kent Downs bus from?

Edinburgh to Kent Downs bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kent Downs train from?

Edinburgh to Kent Downs train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kent Downs bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kent Downs bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kent Downs train arrive?

Edinburgh to Kent Downs train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Kent Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kent Downs is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Edinburgh to Kent Downs.

Where can I stay near Kent Downs?

There are 1153+ hotels available in Kent Downs.

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kent Downs by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Bearstedtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 20m
£161–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
11h 47m
£55–100
Drive 405.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kent Downscar 405.6 mi
7h 17m
£100–145
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Bearstedtrain
5h 44m
£84–210
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Bearstedtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
7h 58m
£152–286
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 20m
£122–392
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 57m
£122–370
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 37m
£92–238
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 47m
£78–212
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 5m
£123–443
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 26m
£108–264

Edinburgh to Kent Downs by bus and foot

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Distance: 437.1 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kent Downs, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kent Downs via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, London Victoria, and Bearsted in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Kingston Turning via London Victoria, Bus Station, and Kingston Turning in around 11h 47m.

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