The average train between Wilhelmshaven and Edinburgh takes 17h 33m and the fastest train takes 14h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Wilhelmshaven 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 3 times a day between Wilhelmshaven and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Wilhelmshaven is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 17h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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22h 47m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Wilhelmshaven 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 Wilhelmshaven to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wilhelmshaven station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.
Wilhelmshaven to Edinburgh train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Wilhelmshaven to Edinburgh train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Wilhelmshaven to Edinburgh train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wilhelmshaven and Edinburgh is 773.2 km. The road distance is 1,584 km.
You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Osnabrück Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 4m.