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Cherbourg to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Edinburgh takes 12h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 42m
Duration
902 mi
Distance
£354
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
10h 29m
£304–506

Cherbourg to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cherbourg and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 12h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 901.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 42m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 29m.

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