The average train between Paris and Edinburgh takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris 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 hourly between Paris and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg - Saint-Denis and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Paris 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 Paris to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Paris to Edinburgh train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Edinburgh train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Paris and Edinburgh is 872.7 km. The road distance is 1,092 km.
You can take a subway from Pont de Sèvres to Edinburgh Waverley via Strasbourg - Saint-Denis, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 57m.