The average train between Paderborn and Edinburgh takes 15h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 Paderborn and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 15h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Paderborn 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 Paderborn to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
Paderborn to Edinburgh train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Edinburgh train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Paderborn to Edinburgh train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Edinburgh is 912.8 km. The road distance is 1,422 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Dortmund Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 49m.