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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham to Edinburgh
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£117
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
564 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham to Edinburgh will cost around £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £106.
Fast trains
To travel from Gillingham to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
P75030+
C4108213:246h09
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)19:33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1061One-way
1 change
P75036+C4107311:246h08
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)17:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1181One-way
1 change
P23517+C4111812:246h03
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)18:27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1181One-way
1 change
P75039+Y1194510:246h03
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)16:27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1211One-way
1 change
P23515+C4106309:246h07
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)15:31Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1211One-way
1 change
P23517+C4111812:246h03
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)18:27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1181One-way
1 change
P75039+Y1194510:246h03
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)16:27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1211One-way
1 change
P23515+C4106309:246h07
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)15:31Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1211One-way
1 change
P75036+C4107311:246h08
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)17:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1181One-way
1 change
P75030+C4108213:246h09
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)19:33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1061One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Gillingham to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £108.
Distance: 564 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£118 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Gillingham to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 08:55
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:58 Gillingham | 7h22 | 15:20 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham to Edinburgh
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Trains from Gillingham to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £108 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 20:11. The fastest train covers the 564 km distance in 5h 47m.
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 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £108 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 04:36 |
Last train 20:11 |
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 from Gillingham to Edinburgh trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Gillingham and Edinburgh from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 10m
Cheapest Price
£342
Southeastern frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Gillingham to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham 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.
In Edinburgh, you can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket with its pubs, shops, and street performances, or enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults. Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for beautiful landscapes. Discover hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market. Must-see sights include Edinburgh Castle, offering panoramic views and housing the Crown Jewels, Arthur's Seat for hiking and city views, The Royal Mile lined with shops and landmarks, Holyrood Palace with its stunning gardens, and the National Museum of Scotland showcasing diverse exhibits.
The train distance from Gillingham to Edinburgh is 564 km.
To fully experience Edinburgh's historic sites, cultural attractions, and local cuisine, a stay of three to four days is recommended.
The train journey from Gillingham to Edinburgh covers a distance of 564 km and takes approximately 5h 47m. Trains run 6 per day.
The Gillingham to Edinburgh train journey offers some scenic views, particularly as it travels through the picturesque landscapes of the North East of England and the Scottish Borders, providing glimpses of rolling hills, countryside, and coastal areas.
The first train from Gillingham to Edinburgh leaves at 4:36.
A day trip from Gillingham to Edinburgh is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 47m. Trains operate 6 times per day over a distance of 564 km.
The last train from Gillingham to Edinburgh departs at 20:11.
To get from Gillingham to Edinburgh, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
Trains from Gillingham to Edinburgh run approximately 6 times per day.
Booking trains from Gillingham to Edinburgh in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gillingham to Edinburgh.
The cost of a train ticket from Gillingham to Edinburgh can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £108, while the average price tends to be around £118.
There is no night train service from Gillingham to Edinburgh.
The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Edinburgh is by flight, costing approximately £28.
The train station in Gillingham that goes to Edinburgh is Gillingham (Kent) (GLM), and it arrives at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gillingham to Edinburgh.
Yes, you can take the train from Gillingham to Edinburgh.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Edinburgh
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.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Haymarket
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
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