The average train between Trieste and Edinburgh takes 32h 14m and the fastest train takes 31h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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 twice daily between Trieste and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 3:16 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 32h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Trieste 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 Trieste to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 14m.
Trieste to Edinburgh train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Edinburgh train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Trieste to Edinburgh train tickets online with Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and 3 other operators.
The distance between Trieste and Edinburgh is 1,645.5 km. The road distance is 2,384 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Edinburgh Waverley via Venezia Mestre, Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 21h 22m.