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.
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.



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12h 37m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Frankfurt station, Bruxelles Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
Gießen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Gießen and Edinburgh is 987.3 km.
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.