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Trip Overview

The average train between Aarau and Edinburgh takes 20h 32m and the fastest train takes 13h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Aarau 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.

20h 32m
Duration
1,061 mi
Distance
£471
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Aarau to Edinburgh train times

Trains run twice daily between Aarau and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aarau is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 20h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 51m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 5 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 51m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 51m • 5 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 55m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 52m • 5 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 51m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 51m • 5 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 51m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 51m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,061.1 mi
  • Duration: 20h 32m

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aarau to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 37m.

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