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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
6 h 41 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
564 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) 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 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 564 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 and coach for Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a train costs an average of £120.
Distance: 564 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£120 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 11m Average total duration Fastest 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:58 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 6h41 | 15:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £120 but you can travel from only £54 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:58, the last at 08:58. The fastest train covers the 564 km distance in 6h 41m.
Distance 564 km |
Average train duration 6h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £120 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 41m |
First train 08:58 |
Last train 08:58 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) 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 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 19:00 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 - Step free access to all platforms and interchange via lifts. Step free access direct to Platform 3 via side entrance off Railway Street. Stepped access from main entrance via station footbridge.
- 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
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 1/2 & 3 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platforms 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information 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: Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street.
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- 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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