The average train between Ancona and Edinburgh takes 29h 12m and the fastest train takes 28h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Ancona 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 Ancona and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ancona is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna centrale and take an average of 29h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ancona 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 Ancona to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ancona station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 12m.
Ancona to Edinburgh train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Edinburgh train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Ancona to Edinburgh train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and 4 other operators.
The distance between Ancona and Edinburgh is 1,814.2 km. The road distance is 2,399 km.
You can take a train from Ancona to Edinburgh Waverley via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 19h 48m.