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Trip Overview

The train between Essen Hbf and Edinburgh takes 9h 46m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Essen Hbf to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 46m
Duration
809 mi
Distance
£431
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Essen Hbf to Edinburgh train times

Trains run twice a week between Essen Hbf and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 7:41 AM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 46m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 46m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen Hbf to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Essen Hbf to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 808.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 11m.

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