The average train between Bologna and Edinburgh takes 26h 22m and the fastest train takes 25h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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.
Trains run twice daily between Bologna and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 26h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Milano Centrale station, Lyon Part Dieu station, Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 22m.
Bologna to Edinburgh train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Bologna and Edinburgh is 1634.1 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Edinburgh Waverley via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 17h 39m.