The average train between Parma and Edinburgh takes 25h 54m and the fastest train takes 24h 9m. There is at least one train per day from Parma 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 once daily between Parma and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Parma is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 25h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Parma to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Parma station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.
Parma to Edinburgh train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Edinburgh train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Parma to Edinburgh train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Trenitalia and 4 other operators.
The distance between Parma and Edinburgh is 1,561.8 km. The road distance is 2,105 km.
You can take a train from Parma to Edinburgh Waverley via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 17h 36m.