The average train between Venice and Edinburgh takes 29h 38m and the fastest train takes 28h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Venice 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 Venice and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 10:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venice is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 29h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Venice 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 Venice to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Venice station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 38m.
Venice to Edinburgh train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Venezia Santa Lucia station.
Venice to Edinburgh train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Venice to Edinburgh train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Venice and Edinburgh is 1,594 km. The road distance is 2,248 km.
You can take a train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Edinburgh Waverley via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 19h 6m.