The cheapest and fastest trains from Deal to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
607 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Deal to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Deal to Edinburgh will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
Of the 1 trains that leave Deal for Edinburgh on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 607 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 6 h 50 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 flight for Deal to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Deal to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €94.
Distance: 377 miles (607 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€118 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Deal to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Deal to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:32 AM Deal | 6h50 | 3:22 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Deal to Edinburgh
Distance 377 miles (607 km) |
Average train duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $116 (€94) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 50m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 14:32 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Deal to Edinburgh start from as low as $116 (€94) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $145 (€118) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Southeastern from Deal to Edinburgh trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Deal and Edinburgh from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Deal to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Deal 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Deal to Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:10 Saturday 05:45 - 19:10 Sunday 07:30 - 16:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: Bike shop
- 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 to platform 1 for services towards London via main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London, via path down from London Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths is in excess of 400 metres. Stepped access between platform via the 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: On platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- 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: Outside of the station, platform 1 side
- 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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