Train Rome to Edinburgh Castle from £493 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rome and Edinburgh Castle takes 27h 58m and the fastest train takes 27h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome to Edinburgh Castle. 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 58m
Duration: 1,593 mi
Distance: £493
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Lyon

best

Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

19h 56m

£406–687

Rome to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run twice daily between Rome and Edinburgh Castle. 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 Castle at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 27h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

8:05 PM → 11:36 PM
Arrives next day
27h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

12:10 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
26h 17m • 4 changes
8:05 PM → 10:31 PM
Arrives next day
26h 26m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

12:10 PM → 5:29 PM
Arrives next day
29h 19m • 4 changes
8:05 PM → 10:31 PM
Arrives next day
26h 26m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

12:10 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
26h 17m • 4 changes
8:05 PM → 11:36 PM
Arrives next day
27h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

12:10 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
26h 17m • 4 changes
8:05 PM → 11:36 PM
Arrives next day
27h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

12:10 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
26h 17m • 4 changes
8:05 PM → 11:36 PM
Arrives next day
27h 31m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rome to Edinburgh Castle? 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 Rome to Edinburgh Castle.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,593.1 mi
Duration: 27h 58m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Edinburgh Castle via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 19h 56m.

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