Paris to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

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Train • 7h 13m

Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Eurostar Eil
Take the train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

£154 - £699

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Bus • 19h 25m

Take the bus from Paris, Gallieni to London 450
Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh 809 / ...

£39 - £53

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Bus, train • 15h 25m

Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to London - Victoria Coach Station Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine > Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport > Coquelles - France > Coquelles - UK > London - Victoria Coach Station / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh

£166 - £570

Drive, Eurotunnel • 10h 53m

Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthun
Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh

£237 - £295

Drive, car ferry • 12h 48m

Drive from Paris to Dunkirk
Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Dover
Drive from Dover to Edinburgh

£112 - £216

Fly Paris CDG to Edinburgh • 5h 5m

Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Edinburgh (EDI) CDG - EDI

£70 - £305

Fly Paris CDG to Glasgow, train • 6h 2m

Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Glasgow (GLA) CDG - GLA
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh

£87 - £422

Fly Paris CDG to Newcastle, train • 6h 29m

Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Newcastle (NCL) CDG - NCL
Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh

£82 - £503

Fly Paris Orly to Edinburgh • 5h 6m

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Edinburgh (EDI) ORY - EDI

£77 - £317

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Questions & Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Edinburgh is to bus which costs 40€ - 60€ and takes 19h 25m.

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

The quickest way to get from Paris to Edinburgh is to fly which costs 75€ - 350€ and takes 5h 5m.

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Is there a direct bus between Paris and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Paris, Gallieni and arriving at Edinburgh via London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

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Is there a direct train between Paris and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Edinburgh via London Kings Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

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How far is it from Paris to Edinburgh?

The distance between Paris and Edinburgh is 546 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs 170€ - 800€.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Paris to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Paris to Edinburgh bus from?

Paris to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Eurolines FR, depart from Paris, Gallieni station.

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Where do I catch the Paris to Edinburgh train from?

Paris to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

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Train, bus or fly from Paris to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Paris to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs 170€ - 800€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40€ - 60€ and takes 19h 25m, you could also fly, which costs 75€ - 350€ and takes 5h 5m.

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Distance: 545.9 miles
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Paris to Edinburgh via London St Pancras Eurostar and London Kings Cross in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Gallieni to Edinburgh via London Victoria Coach Station in around 19h 25m.

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