The average train between Edinburgh and Florence takes 27h 47m and the fastest train takes 24h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Florence. 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 twice daily between Edinburgh and Florence. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Florence at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 27h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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35h 35m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Florence? 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 Florence. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Florence station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.
Edinburgh to Florence train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Florence train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Florence is 1,696.8 km. The road distance is 2,286 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 45m.