The average train between Edinburgh and Béthune takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Béthune. 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 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Béthune. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Béthune at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Béthune? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Béthune station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Edinburgh to Béthune train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Béthune train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bethune station.
Book your Edinburgh to Béthune train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Edinburgh and Béthune is 716.6 km. The road distance is 934 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bethune via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 21m.