Nice to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Nice and Edinburgh takes 16h 47m 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.

16h 47m
Duration: 1,276 mi
Distance: £524
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

13h 28m

£414–662

Nice to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Nice and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 16h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:56 PM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
20h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:56 AM → 6:37 PM
13h 41m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 8:33 PM
13h 36m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 11:32 PM
14h 34m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
20h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:30 PM
14h 34m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 8:33 PM
13h 36m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 11:32 PM
14h 34m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
20h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:30 PM
14h 34m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 8:33 PM
13h 36m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 11:32 PM
14h 34m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
20h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:56 AM → 6:37 PM
13h 41m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 8:33 PM
13h 36m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 11:32 PM
14h 34m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
20h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:56 AM → 6:37 PM
13h 41m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 8:33 PM
13h 36m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 10:37 PM
13h 39m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
20h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:28 PM
14h 32m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 9:32 PM
14h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Nice to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,275.9 mi
Duration: 16h 47m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

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.

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