The cheapest and fastest trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£368
Average price
£368
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
613 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £368 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £368.
To travel from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) you need to make at least 2 changes.










Live departures
Folkestone Central (FKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Folkestone Central (FKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:58 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 7h05 | 14:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:58 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 7h06 | 15:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:56 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 7h09 | 16:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:56 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 7h08 | 17:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:56 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 7h12 | 18:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £371 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 613 km distance in 7h 3m.
Distance 613 km |
Average train duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £371 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 3m |
First train 05:55 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: LNER, Southeastern from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLNER, Southeastern trains will get you between Folkestone Central (FKC) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £371. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Folkestone Central (FKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone Central (FKC) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- 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 - Step free access via lift or steep ramps from main entrance.
- 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: In the booking hall
- 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
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station, by car park
- 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 outside of the station (exit station, walk down the slope and turn right. Bus stop is just beyond the bridge)
- 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.
