The average train between France and Edinburgh takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 every 4 hours between France and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from France 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 France to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
France to Edinburgh train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Edinburgh train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between France and Edinburgh is 1,097.3 km. The road distance is 1,082 km.
You can take a train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 49m.