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The average train between Edinburgh and Heerlen takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 9h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Heerlen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 37m
Duration
1,155 km
Distance
€388
Average price
4 times a day
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
  4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain train S43 / ...
9h 25m
€313–510

Edinburgh to Heerlen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Heerlen. 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 Heerlen at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 37m. 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)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)16h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 44m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 43m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 44m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 43m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 44m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 43m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 44m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 43m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 44m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 43m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 44m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Heerlen? 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: 1,155.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Heerlen via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Liège-Guillemins in around 9h 25m.

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