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Trip Overview

The average train between Brest and Edinburgh takes 14h 22m and the fastest train takes 11h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest 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.

14h 22m
Duration
1,049 mi
Distance
£441
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
11h 32m
£351–573

Brest to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brest and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 17m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 4m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 14m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 10m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 59m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 10m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 59m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 10m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 59m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 12m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 29m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 12m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 10m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 59m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brest 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.

Map of how to get from Brest to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,049.2 mi
  • Duration: 14h 22m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Brest to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 32m.

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