Leipzig to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Leipzig and Edinburgh takes 17h 45m and the fastest train takes 14h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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.

17h 45m
Duration: 1,100 mi
Distance: £439
Average price: 4 times a day
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best

Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

14h 32m

£347–616

Leipzig to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Leipzig and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 17h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:58 PM → 5:28 PM
Arrives next day
19h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:28 PM
16h 34m • 4 changes
6:45 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 48m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 36m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:29 PM
16h 35m • 4 changes
6:45 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 48m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 10:31 PM
15h 36m • 4 changes
11:55 AM → 12:36 PM
Arrives next day
25h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:54 AM → 5:29 PM
15h 35m • 4 changes
6:45 AM → 8:37 PM
14h 52m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 10:31 PM
15h 36m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 11:33 PM
14h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:28 PM
16h 34m • 4 changes
5:41 AM → 8:33 PM
15h 52m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 36m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 41m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,099.7 mi
Duration: 17h 45m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h 32m.

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