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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to France is to bus via Dover which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to France is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and France?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to France. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Châtelet - Les Halles via London St Pancras Intl and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to France?

The distance between Edinburgh and France is 1081 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to France without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €280 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Edinburgh to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to France train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to France?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to France is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €280 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €220 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and France?

France is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 12:51 AM in Edinburgh and 1:51 AM in France.

Where does the Edinburgh to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23364+ hotels available in France.

Edinburgh to France - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
7h 25m
€288–444
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 4m
€64–185
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
17h 38m
€76–127
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
11h 10m
€299–379
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
5h 9m
€93–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 14m
€118–264
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 Pariscar
12h 24m
€178–297
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GLA - CDG
5h 49m
€86–241
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane EDI - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
6h 15m
€65–210
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane EDI - NCE
6h
€71–201
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 19m
€100–267

Edinburgh to France by train

113Weekly Trains

7h 25mAverage Duration

€288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,081 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Châtelet - Les Halles via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Paris Nord in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Châtelet via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Bercy in around 17h 38m.

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