The average train between Timișoara and Edinburgh takes 41h 15m and the fastest train takes 36h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Timișoara 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 twice daily between Timișoara and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Timișoara is at 4:27 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 41h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Timișoara 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 Timișoara to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Timișoara station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 15m.
Timișoara to Edinburgh train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Timisoara Nord station.
Timișoara to Edinburgh train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Timișoara and Edinburgh is 2,038.5 km. The road distance is 2,821 km.
You can take a train from Timisoara Nord to Edinburgh Waverley via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 28h 35m.