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The average train between Edinburgh and Paderborn takes 18h 35m and the fastest train takes 11h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Paderborn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 35m
Duration
1,416 km
Distance
€485
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Edinburgh to Paderborn train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 3:46 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 18h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express20h 16m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express20h 16m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express20h 16m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express18h 15m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express18h 15m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express18h 46m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express18h 26m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 16m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 46m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn19h 10m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express18h 46m • 4 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Paderborn? 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: 1,415.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 35m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Paderborn Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 12h 12m.

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