The average train between Calais and Edinburgh takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 every 4 hours between Calais and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Calais to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Calais to Edinburgh train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Calais and Edinburgh is 648.5 km. The road distance is 996 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Edinburgh Waverley via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 19m.