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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£344
Average price
£344
Fastest journey
7 h 16 m
Average duration
7 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
564 km
Cheap tickets
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 £344 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £344.
Fast trains
To travel from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) you need to make at least 3 changes.
05:457h20
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)13:05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3441One-way
3 changes
06:457h24
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)14:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3441One-way
3 changes
07:457h16
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)15:01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3441One-way
3 changes
08:457h21
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)16:06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3441One-way
3 changes
21:1513h53
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)11:08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3441One-way
3 changes
07:457h16
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)15:01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3441One-way
3 changes
05:457h20
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)13:05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3441One-way
3 changes
08:457h21
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)16:06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3441One-way
3 changes
06:457h24
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)14:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3441One-way
3 changes
11:367h28
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)19:04Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£3461One-way
3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 flight with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £91.
Distance: 564 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£91 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 7 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £91 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28
Distance 564 km |
Average train duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £91 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 09:54 |
Last train 09:54 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 28m
Cheapest Price
£346
Thameslink frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 16m
Cheapest Price
£344
Southeastern frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
The train distance from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is 564 km.
Booking trains from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The train journey from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) covers a distance of 564 km and takes approximately 5h 47m. Trains run 7 per day.
The first train from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) leaves at 9:54.
The last train from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) departs at 9:54.
The cost of a train ticket from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £91, while the average price tends to be around £91.
Trains from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run approximately 7 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is by flight, costing approximately £28.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Yes, you can take the train from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
There is no night train service from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Gillingham
Edinburgh
The major train station for departures in Gillingham is Gillingham (Kent). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gillingham (Kent) for your trip from Gillingham to Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Gillingham (Kent)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street.
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey to Edinburgh from Gillingham.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- 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.
Accessibility
- 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.
WC
- 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,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
- 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.
Most popular train connections from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
Most popular trains to and from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
Most popular train connections to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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