Cuxhaven to Edinburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cuxhaven and Edinburgh takes 18h 5m and the fastest train takes 14h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cuxhaven 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.

18h 5m
Duration: 1,023 mi
Distance: £529
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Bremerhaven-Lehe to Bremen Hbftrain Re8 / ...
Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

15h 35m

£427–730

Cuxhaven to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cuxhaven and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cuxhaven is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Bremerhaven-Lehe and take an average of 18h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:39 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
22h 48m • 5 changes
8:39 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
18h 48m • 5 changes
10:39 PM → 6:28 PM
Arrives next day
20h 49m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 5 changes
10:39 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 5 changes
12:39 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
22h 48m • 5 changes
8:39 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
18h 48m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 5 changes
10:39 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 5 changes
12:39 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
22h 48m • 5 changes
8:39 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
18h 48m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 5 changes
10:39 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 5 changes
12:39 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
22h 48m • 5 changes
8:39 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
18h 48m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 5 changes
10:39 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 5 changes
12:39 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
22h 48m • 5 changes
8:39 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
18h 48m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 5 changes
10:39 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 5 changes
12:39 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
22h 48m • 5 changes
8:39 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
18h 48m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cuxhaven 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.

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

You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Edinburgh Waverley via Bremerhaven-Lehe, Bremen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 35m.

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