The average train between Edinburgh and Rome takes 27h 22m 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 27h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Rome? 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 Rome. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Rome station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 22m.
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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Edinburgh to Rome train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Rome is 1,928.4 km. The road distance is 2,563 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 40m.