The average train between Metz and Edinburgh takes 11h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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 Metz and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Metz 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 Metz to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Metz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Metz to Edinburgh train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Edinburgh is 987.6 km. The road distance is 1,392 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 13m.