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Trip Overview

The average train between Gießen and Edinburgh takes 15h 20m and the fastest train takes 11h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen 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.

15h 20m
Duration
910 mi
Distance
£384
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Gießen to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gießen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 15h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 37m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 42m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 33m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 49m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 49m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 50m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 35m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 37m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 35m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 43m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 37m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 49m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 34m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gießen to Edinburgh? 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: 909.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 20m

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

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 11m.

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