The average train between Ferrara and Edinburgh takes 30h 13m and the fastest train takes 28h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Ferrara 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.
Trains run twice daily between Ferrara and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:29 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ferrara is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna centrale and take an average of 30h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ferrara 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ferrara station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 13m.
Ferrara to Edinburgh train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
Ferrara to Edinburgh train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Ferrara to Edinburgh train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, ItaloTreno and 4 other operators.
The distance between Ferrara and Edinburgh is 1,615 km. The road distance is 2,242 km.
You can take a train from Ferrara to Edinburgh Waverley via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 17h 47m.