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How to get fromEdinburgh to Kentby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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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 Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    6h 7m
    £158–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukn13 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    11h 51m
    £53–79

  3. Drive  412.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kentcar car 412.3 mi
    7h 25m
    £102–147

  4. 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 Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    5h 28m
    £82–200

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    7h 45m
    £119–261

  6. 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 Ashford Internationaltrain train
    4h 55m
    £116–348

  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 Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 7m
    £82–220

  8. 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 Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 17m
    £116–342

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain train
    5h 15m
    £72–194

  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 Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 36m
    £113–412

  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 Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 1m
    £92–260

Edinburgh to Kent by train and subway

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lenham via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street in around 11h 51m.

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