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The average train between Edinburgh and CERN takes 13h 31m and the fastest train takes 11h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to CERN. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 31m
Duration
1,590 km
Distance
€503
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain train Tgv
11h 45m
€421–648

Edinburgh to CERN train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into CERN at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 13h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois18h 39m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois17h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 34m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 7m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 1m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 34m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 7m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 1m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 34m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 7m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 1m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 34m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 7m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 1m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 34m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 7m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 1m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 29m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 13m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 8m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 6m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to CERN? 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 Edinburgh to CERN.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,590.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to CERN via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 11h 45m.

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