The average train between Denmark and Scotland takes 26h 30m and the fastest train takes 23h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Denmark to Scotland. 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 twice daily between Denmark and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 8:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Denmark is at 10:22 AM which arrives into Scotland at 2:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 26h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 56m • 4 changes
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27h 40m • 4 changes
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22h 56m • 4 changes
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27h 40m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Denmark to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Denmark station and arriving at Scotland station via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.
Denmark to Scotland train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Koebenhavn H station.
Denmark to Scotland train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Denmark to Scotland train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Denmark and Scotland is 899.9 km. The road distance is 2,163 km.
You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Glasgow Central via Hamburg-Altona, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 20h 22m.