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Trip Overview

The average train between Rome and Edinburgh takes 27h 53m and the fastest train takes 27h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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.

27h 53m
Duration
1,592 mi
Distance
£497
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Lyon

best
  1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Fr
  3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
19h 43m
£401–697

Rome to Edinburgh train times

Trains run twice daily between Rome and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 27h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,592.5 mi
  • Duration: 27h 53m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Edinburgh Waverley via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 19h 43m.

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