The average train between Nice and Edinburgh takes 16h 21m and the fastest train takes 13h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 4 times a day between Nice and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 16h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Nice 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 Nice to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
Nice to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Nice to Edinburgh train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Edinburgh is 1,551.2 km. The road distance is 2,053 km.
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 28m.