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Trip Overview

The average train between Bottrop and Edinburgh takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 10h 10m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

12h 20m
Duration
812 mi
Distance
£408
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bottrop to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bottrop and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 54m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 40m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 46m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 41m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 41m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 46m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 24m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 55m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 42m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 54m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 24m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 34m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 10m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 10m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 41m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 10m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 10m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 46m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 10m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostarEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 10m • 4 changes
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 46m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RheinRuhrBahnNational ExpressEurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 48m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bottrop 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.

Map of how to get from Bottrop to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 811.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 20m

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 16m.

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