Explore Sittingbourne to Edinburgh by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Sittingbourne to Edinburgh aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Sittingbourne and Edinburgh: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$217.00, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Sittingbourne to Edinburgh departure timetable

On this route, 50 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Sittingbourne at 00:05 and the last leaving at 23:15 during the week.

For weekend travel to Edinburgh, the earliest departure is at 05:37 and the last one is at 23:33. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 12 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Sittingbourne to Edinburgh

Trains can complete this route in as little as 5 hours and 39 minutes. The total distance travelled is 574 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Sittingbourne and Edinburgh

Tickets for travel between Sittingbourne and Edinburgh can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Sittingbourne to Edinburgh by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Edinburgh.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Sittingbourne to Edinburgh?

The total distance between Sittingbourne and Edinburgh is 574 kilometres.

What is the Sittingbourne to Edinburgh train price?

The lowest price available on this route is US$217.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Sittingbourne to Edinburgh?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Sittingbourne to Edinburgh?

The fastest journey on this route takes 5 hours and 39 minutes.