Train Winterthur to Edinburgh from £431 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Winterthur and Edinburgh takes 16h 39m and the fastest train takes 12h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Winterthur 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.

16h 39m
Duration: 1,104 mi
Distance: £431
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

14h 53m

£355–711

Winterthur to Edinburgh train times

Trains run twice daily between Winterthur and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winterthur is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 16h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 6m • 5 changes
9:03 AM → 8:33 PM
11h 30m • 5 changes
3:03 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
19h 24m • 5 changes
6:03 PM → 5:28 PM
Arrives next day
23h 25m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:28 PM
13h 4m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 6m • 5 changes
8:24 AM → 9:31 PM
13h 7m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 6m • 5 changes
9:03 AM → 8:33 PM
11h 30m • 5 changes
3:03 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
19h 24m • 5 changes
6:03 PM → 5:28 PM
Arrives next day
23h 25m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 6m • 5 changes
9:03 AM → 8:33 PM
11h 30m • 5 changes
3:03 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
19h 24m • 5 changes
6:03 PM → 5:28 PM
Arrives next day
23h 25m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 6m • 5 changes
9:03 AM → 8:33 PM
11h 30m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Winterthur to Edinburgh.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,104.4 mi
Duration: 16h 39m

What companies run services between Winterthur, Switzerland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Winterthur to Edinburgh Waverley via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h 53m.

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