The average train between Edinburgh and CERN takes 13h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to CERN. 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 5 times a day between Edinburgh and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into CERN at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 13h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to CERN. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at CERN station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
Edinburgh to CERN train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to CERN train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Geneve station.
The distance between Edinburgh and CERN is 1,256.3 km. The road distance is 1,590 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to CERN via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 11h 34m.