Denmark to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Denmark and Edinburgh takes 26h 21m and the fastest train takes 19h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Denmark 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 21m
Duration: 1,341 mi
Distance: £514
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from København H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj / ...
Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

20h 1m

£408–742

Denmark to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Denmark and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Denmark is at 9:59 AM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 26h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

9:59 AM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
27h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

5:56 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
18h 39m • 4 changes
7:59 AM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
26h 28m • 4 changes
9:59 AM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
28h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

5:53 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
18h 42m • 4 changes
7:39 AM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
26h 48m • 4 changes
9:53 AM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
28h 34m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

5:53 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
18h 42m • 4 changes
7:39 AM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
26h 48m • 4 changes
9:53 AM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
27h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

5:53 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
18h 42m • 4 changes
7:39 AM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
26h 48m • 4 changes
9:53 AM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
27h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

5:53 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
18h 42m • 4 changes
7:39 AM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
26h 48m • 4 changes
9:53 AM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
27h 36m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Denmark 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 Denmark to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,341.1 mi
Duration: 26h 21m

What companies run services between Denmark and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from København H to Edinburgh Waverley via Hamburg-Altona, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 20h 1m.

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