The average train between Edinburgh and Challans takes 14h 34m and the fastest train takes 10h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Challans. 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 Edinburgh and Challans. 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 Challans at 2:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 14h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Challans. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Challans station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
Edinburgh to Challans train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Challans train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Challans station.
Book your Edinburgh to Challans train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Challans is 1,016.6 km. The road distance is 1,530 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Challans via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, and Nantes in around 12h 11m.