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Trip Overview

The average train between Bottrop and Edinburgh takes 13h 26m and the fastest train takes 10h 58m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bottrop 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.

13h 26m
Duration
812 mi
Distance
£396
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bottrop to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bottrop and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 12:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)FlixTrain GmbHEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 58m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 24m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)FlixTrain GmbHEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)FlixTrain GmbHEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)FlixTrain GmbHEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 2m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 811.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 26m

What companies run services between Bottrop, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Essen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 20m.

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