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Lugano to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Edinburgh takes 22h 45m and the fastest train takes 15h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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.

22h 45m
Duration
1,188 mi
Distance
£480
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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  1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
  4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
15h 51m
£348–950

Lugano to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Lugano and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 22h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,187.9 mi
  • Duration: 22h 45m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 51m.

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