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Edinburgh to Hildesheim trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Hildesheim takes 20h 37m and the fastest train takes 18h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Hildesheim. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 37m
Duration
1,549 km
Distance
€506
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Edinburgh to Hildesheim train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 1:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 20h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus19h 42m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus21h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus19h 42m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus21h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus19h 42m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus21h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus18h 43m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus21h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus22h 43m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus22h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus18h 43m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus21h 13m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Hildesheim? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,549.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hildesheim, Germany?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hildesheim Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Hannover Hbf in around 13h 15m.

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