The average train between Ahlen and Edinburgh takes 14h 27m and the fastest train takes 11h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Ahlen 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 5 times a day between Ahlen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ahlen is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ahlen 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 Ahlen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ahlen(Westf) station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Koeln Hbf station, Bruxelles Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
Ahlen to Edinburgh train services, operated by National Express, depart from Ahlen(Westf) station.
Ahlen to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Ahlen and Edinburgh is 861.9 km.
You can take a train from Ahlen(Westf) to Edinburgh Waverley via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 33m.