The average train between Ostend and Edinburgh takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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 Ostend and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ostend 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 Ostend to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
Ostend to Edinburgh train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Edinburgh train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Ostend to Edinburgh train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Ostend and Edinburgh is 663.4 km. The road distance is 1,114 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 42m.