The average train between Stuttgart and Edinburgh takes 15h 8m and the fastest train takes 12h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 15h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
Stuttgart to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Stuttgart to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Stuttgart and Edinburgh is 1,155 km. The road distance is 1,565 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 31m.