The average train between Edinburgh and Heerlen takes 12h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Heerlen. 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 Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Heerlen? 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 Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Heerlen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
Edinburgh to Heerlen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Heerlen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Edinburgh to Heerlen train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Edinburgh and Heerlen is 827.9 km. The road distance is 1,155 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Heerlen via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Liège-Guillemins in around 9h 33m.