The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Gravesend
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
6 h 7 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
554 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Gravesend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Gravesend will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Gravesend every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 554 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Edinburgh to Gravesend train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Gravesend trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:36 Edinburgh | 6h07 | 10:43 Gravesend | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Gravesend
Trains from Edinburgh to Gravesend run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £115 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 554 km distance in 5h 43m.
Distance 554 km |
Average train duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £115 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 04:34 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo from Edinburgh to Gravesend trainsLNER, Lumo trains will get you between Edinburgh and Gravesend from £115. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Gravesend train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Gravesend 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 Gravesend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Gravesend
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall on Platform 0 entrance.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 0 & 2- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: platform 0&2- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 0 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: both sides of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Clive Road
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