What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to CERN?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to CERN is to fly which costs €70 - €220 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to CERN?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to CERN is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to CERN. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to CERN?

The distance between Edinburgh and CERN is 1281 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to CERN without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to CERN without a car is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs €180 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to CERN?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Edinburgh to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to CERN train from?

Edinburgh to CERN train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to CERN?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to CERN is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €700 and takes 12h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 28h 21m.

Where does the Edinburgh to CERN train arrive?

Edinburgh to CERN train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1217+ hotels available in CERN.

Edinburgh to CERN - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to CERN by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
5h 17m
€74–213
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
12h 20m
€182–669
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Genevabus 479
28h 21m
€99–279
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to CERNcar
15h 53m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane GLA - GVA
6h 7m
€78–319
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCL - GVA
6h 24m
€101–345
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to CERNcar
16h 53m
€270–395

Edinburgh to CERN by train, tram, and foot

54Weekly Services

12h 20mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to CERN.

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Distance: 1,280.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

easyJet, Jet2.com, and KLM fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to CERN via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 12h 20m.

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