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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Edinburgh takes 26h 38m and the fastest train takes 25h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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.

26h 38m
Duration
1,364 mi
Distance
£467
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Fr
  3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
17h 3m
£378–635

Bologna to Edinburgh train times

Trains run twice daily between Bologna and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 26h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bologna to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,363.9 mi
  • Duration: 26h 38m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Edinburgh Waverley via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 17h 3m.

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