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G802248:526h42Dover Priory (DVP)15:34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1261One-way2 changes- P85896+G802157:485h50Dover Priory (DVP)13:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1291One-way1 change
- P85906+G802218:485h51Dover Priory (DVP)14:39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1291One-way1 change
- P85914_P85651+G802269:455h53Dover Priory (DVP)15:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1291One-way1 change
- P85886+G802056:186h12Dover Priory (DVP)12:30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2491One-way1 change
- P85889+G802096:485h49Dover Priory (DVP)12:37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2491One-way1 change
- P85896+G802157:485h50Dover Priory (DVP)13:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1291One-way1 change
- P85906+G802218:485h51Dover Priory (DVP)14:39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1291One-way1 change
- P85914_P85651+G802269:455h53Dover Priory (DVP)15:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1291One-way1 change
- P85886+G802056:186h12Dover Priory (DVP)12:30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2491One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Dover to Edinburgh
The cheapest option from Dover to Edinburgh is flight, with an average price of £52. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Dover to Edinburgh among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg.
Distance: 612 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£99 Average Price | £58 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest option |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average total duration 13h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Dover to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Dover to Edinburgh trains for today, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 11:48 Dover | 5h50 | 17:38 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 9 July | |||||
| P85886+G80205 | 6:18 Dover Priory (DVP) | 6h12 | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| P85889+G80209 | 6:48 Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h49 | 12:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| P85893+G80211 | 7:18 Dover Priory (DVP) | 6h14 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| P85896+G80215 | 7:48 Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h50 | 13:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| P85906+G80221 | 8:48 Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h51 | 14:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| P90346 · P85648+G80224 | 8:52 Dover Priory (DVP) | 6h42 | 15:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| P85914_P85651+G80226 | 9:45 Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h53 | 15:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dover to Edinburgh
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Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Dover to Edinburgh, including direct trains, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 612 km distance in 5h 49m.
Distance 612 km |
Average train duration 6h 53m |
Lowest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 49m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 21:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper from Dover to Edinburgh trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Dover and Edinburgh from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dover to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dover and Edinburgh
Most Dover to Edinburgh trains use the Dover Priory to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Dover and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Dover station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Dover Priory from Dover city centre
Dover Priory train station facilities and services
Dover Priory has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dover Priory.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Dover Priory.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dover Priory. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dover Priory: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dover Priory: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dover Priory: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Gateway from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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