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Trip Overview

The average train between Cuxhaven and Edinburgh takes 18h 33m 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 33m
Duration
1,023 mi
Distance
£520
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Bremerhaven-Lehe to Bremen Hbftrain train Re8 / ...
  2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
15h 15m
£410–720

Cuxhaven to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 3 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 6:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Bremerhaven-Lehe and take an average of 18h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 48m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 48m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 48m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18h 48m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 48m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18h 48m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 48m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18h 48m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)26h 57m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 48m • 5 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 48m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 52m • 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.

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  • Distance: 1,022.5 mi
  • Duration: 18h 33m

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 15m.

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