The average train between Edinburgh and Rome takes 28h 34m and the fastest train takes 25h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Rome. 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 Rome. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 28h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rome. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Roma Termini station via King's Cross station, Lille Europe station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 34m.
Edinburgh to Rome train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Rome train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Rome is 1928.4 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Roma Termini via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 19h 2m.