Dover to Edinburgh by train

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Overview: trains from Dover to Edinburgh

Find the key information for travelling by train from Dover to Edinburgh, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:25 View journey
Last train 22:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 48m View journey
Distance (km) 614
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey US$105.50 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 19m
Train operators 10

Travelling from Dover to Edinburgh by train

Want to know how to get from Dover to Edinburgh by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Dover to Edinburgh take around 5 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 614 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Dover is scheduled to depart at around  04:25. The last departure is usually at around 22:49 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Dover at around 04:56, with the last train leaving at around 22:35. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 45 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 3 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$105.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Edinburgh, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Edinburgh.

Is there a direct train from Dover to Edinburgh?

The journey between Dover and Edinburgh usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Dover to Edinburgh every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Dover to Edinburgh?

The Dover to Edinburgh train travel takes about 5 hours and 48 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Dover to Edinburgh train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Edinburgh leaving Dover at around 04:25 and the last train leaving at around 22:49 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Dover at around 04:56, with the final departure at 22:35.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.