The cheapest and fastest trains from Faversham to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£96
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
6 h 41 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
582 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Faversham to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Faversham to Edinburgh will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
Of the 1 trains that leave Faversham for Edinburgh 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 582 km distance in an average of 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 41 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Faversham to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Faversham to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £81.
Distance: 582 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£105 Average Price | £76 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 37m Average total duration 14h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Faversham to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Faversham to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:32 Faversham | 6h41 | 11:13 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Faversham to Edinburgh
Trains from Faversham to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £81 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 582 km distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 582 km |
Average train duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 17:30 |
Train companies: Lumo, Southeastern from Faversham to Edinburgh trainsLumo, Southeastern trains will get you between Faversham and Edinburgh from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Faversham to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Faversham 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Faversham and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access from subway to all platforms now available via lifts. Access from car park involves using a second lift and a steep slope. Access from ticket office side involves a steep ramp only.
- 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: booking hall/ car park entrance
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1/2 and 3/4- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 3 and 4 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In the car park and on the ramp to the car park form the subway
- 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: Bus stop on Station Road outside the station entrance.
- 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.
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