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The average train between Bielefeld and Edinburgh takes 17h 18m and the fastest train takes 11h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Bielefeld to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 18m
Duration
873 mi
Distance
£405
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Bielefeld to Edinburgh train times

Trains run once daily between Bielefeld and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 17h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bielefeld to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 873.3 mi
  • Duration: 17h 18m

What companies run services between Bielefeld, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 6m.

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