The average train between Basel and Edinburgh takes 18h 46m and the fastest train takes 11h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 Basel and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 18h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Colmar station, Paris Est station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
Basel to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Basel and Edinburgh is 1189.1 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Edinburgh Waverley via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 23m.
