The average train between Ahlen and Edinburgh takes 18h 21m and the fastest train takes 11h 58m. 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 twice daily between Ahlen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 9:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ahlen is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 18h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




19h 54m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 54m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




12h 2m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




19h 54m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 54m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




12h 2m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




19h 54m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




19h 55m • 4 changes




10h 58m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




19h 54m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




21h 55m • 4 changes
Want 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 station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
Ahlen to Edinburgh train services, operated by National Express, depart from Hamm station.
Ahlen to Edinburgh train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Ahlen to Edinburgh train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ahlen and Edinburgh is 861.9 km. The road distance is 1,350 km.
You can take a train from Ahlen(Westf) to Edinburgh Waverley via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 9m.