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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh

Cheapest
7 h 47 min
Car
707 km.
from $38
Other
5 h 42 min
612 km.
from $418.61
4 h 40 min
Train, Plane
612 km.
from $109.78
12 h 10 min
612 km.
from $165.02
4 h 3 min
Train, Plane
612 km.
from $205.33
8 h 14 min
612 km.
from $453.11
4 h 29 min
Train, Plane
612 km.
from $176.80
4 h 29 min
Train, Plane
612 km.
from $143.11
4 h 50 min
Train, Plane
612 km.
from $163.43
4 h 57 min
Train, Plane
612 km.
from $227.61
5 h 55 min
Train, Plane
612 km.
from $274.74

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from London City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$341.76
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$569.60

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Email:
mail@autostradale.it
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.06–$20.25

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Email:
info@airportbusexpress.co.uk
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Folkestone to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$39.24
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$101.26

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh is to train and bus and fly which costs $65.22 - $195.65 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone Central and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone Central and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh?

The distance between Folkestone Central and Edinburgh is 740 km. The road distance is 708.4 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $239.13 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone Central to Edinburgh bus from?

Folkestone Central to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Folkestone station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone Central to Edinburgh train from?

Folkestone Central to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $239.13 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $173.91 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Folkestone Central to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Folkestone Central to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Folkestone Central to Edinburgh train arrive?

Folkestone Central to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone Central to Edinburgh is 708 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone Central to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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