Hildesheim to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Hildesheim and Edinburgh takes 16h 25m and the fastest train takes 13h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Hildesheim 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.

16h 25m
Duration: 963 mi
Distance: £437
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

13h 48m

£329–612

Hildesheim to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Hildesheim and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hbf and take an average of 16h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:06 AM → 4:27 PM
17h 21m • 4 changes
7:44 AM → 8:33 PM
13h 49m • 4 changes
11:44 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
13h 51m • 4 changes
1:44 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
21h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:06 AM → 4:27 PM
17h 21m • 4 changes
7:44 AM → 8:33 PM
13h 49m • 4 changes
11:44 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
13h 51m • 4 changes
1:44 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
21h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:06 AM → 2:27 PM
15h 21m • 4 changes
7:44 AM → 8:33 PM
13h 49m • 4 changes
11:44 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
13h 51m • 4 changes
1:44 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
21h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:06 AM → 2:27 PM
15h 21m • 4 changes
5:44 AM → 6:28 PM
13h 44m • 4 changes
7:44 AM → 8:33 PM
13h 49m • 4 changes
11:44 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
13h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:35 AM → 2:27 PM
13h 52m • 4 changes
7:44 AM → 8:33 PM
13h 49m • 4 changes
11:44 AM → 12:36 PM
Arrives next day
26h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:35 AM → 2:27 PM
14h 52m • 4 changes
7:44 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 47m • 4 changes
9:44 AM → 10:31 PM
13h 47m • 4 changes
1:44 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
21h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:06 AM → 2:27 PM
15h 21m • 4 changes
5:44 AM → 6:28 PM
13h 44m • 4 changes
7:44 AM → 8:33 PM
13h 49m • 4 changes
11:44 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
13h 51m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hildesheim 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 Hildesheim to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 962.9 mi
Duration: 16h 25m

What companies run services between Hildesheim, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Hildesheim Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Hannover Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 48m.

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