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The average train between Edinburgh and Hanover takes 14h 44m and the fastest train takes 11h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Hanover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 44m
Duration
1,514 km
Distance
€482
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 19 / ...
12h 30m
€350–675

Edinburgh to Hanover train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Hanover at 3:19 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 14h 44m. 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)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 19m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 19m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Hanover? 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: 1,513.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 44m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 12h 30m.

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