The average train between Edinburgh and Detmold takes 20h 24m and the fastest train takes 18h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Detmold. 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 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Detmold at 5:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 20h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Detmold? 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 Detmold. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Detmold station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.
Edinburgh to Detmold train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Detmold train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Detmold train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Detmold is 905.5 km. The road distance is 1,435 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Detmold, Bahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 13h 20m.