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Trip Overview

The average train between Florence and Edinburgh takes 28h 40m and the fastest train takes 27h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 40m
Duration
1,421 mi
Distance
£460
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain train
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Fr
  3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
18h 28m
£369–645

Florence to Edinburgh train times

Trains run twice daily between Florence and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Florence is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 28h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,420.6 mi
  • Duration: 28h 40m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Edinburgh Waverley via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 18h 28m.

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