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The average train between Leipzig and Edinburgh takes 17h 46m and the fastest train takes 14h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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.

17h 46m
Duration
1,100 mi
Distance
£437
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
14h 31m
£357–616

Leipzig to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leipzig and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 17h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 38m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 32m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 34m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 34m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 48m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 36m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 48m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 36m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 41m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 48m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 36m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 41m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 34m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 48m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 36m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 34m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 48m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 36m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 35m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 48m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 36m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leipzig 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: 1,099.7 mi
  • Duration: 17h 46m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h 31m.

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