The average train between Hildesheim and Edinburgh takes 18h 41m and the fastest train takes 14h 12m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Hildesheim and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 18h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.
Hildesheim to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hildesheim to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Hildesheim and Edinburgh is 954.6 km. The road distance is 1,712 km.
You can take a train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 58m.