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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Edinburgh takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 10h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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.

10h 30m
Duration
829 mi
Distance
£411
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Dortmund to Edinburgh train times

Trains run twice daily between Dortmund and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:56 AM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 16m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 16m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 16m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 16m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dortmund 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: 829.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 34m.

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