The average train between Aachen and Edinburgh takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen 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 Aachen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aachen 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 Aachen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
Aachen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Aachen to Edinburgh train tickets online with Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Aachen and Edinburgh is 841.5 km. The road distance is 1,149 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 16m.