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The average train between Paderborn and Edinburgh takes 14h 4m and the fastest train takes 11h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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.

14h 4m
Duration
880 mi
Distance
£405
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
  3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  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
12h 29m
£325–544

Paderborn to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Paderborn and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 4:11 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 14h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 19m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 12m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 36m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 16m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 12m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 36m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 21m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 12m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 36m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 21m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 12m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 36m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 21m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 12m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 37m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 16m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 12m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 17m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 21m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paderborn 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: 879.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 4m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 29m.

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