The average train between Edinburgh and Chinon takes 20h 22m and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Chinon. 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 Edinburgh and Chinon. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Chinon at 8:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 20h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Chinon? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Chinon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.
Edinburgh to Chinon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Chinon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Chinon station.
Book your Edinburgh to Chinon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Chinon is 1,005 km. The road distance is 1,366 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chinon via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, Paris Austerlitz, and Tours in around 12h 30m.