Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh by train

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Overview: trains from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh

Find the key information for travelling by train from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:58 View journey

Last train 20:49 View journey

Avg changes 2

Fastest journey 10hr 37m View journey

Distance (km) 1023

Trains / day 32 View all

Cheapest journey CA$936.00 View journey

Avg journey time 13hr 42m

Train operators 12

Travelling from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh by train

Want to know how to get from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh take around 10 hours and 37 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,023 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Frankfurt Airport is scheduled to depart at around 04:58. The last departure is usually at around 20:49 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Frankfurt Airport at around 04:58, with the last train leaving at around 20:30. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 5 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$936.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Edinburgh, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Edinburgh.

Is there a direct train from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh?

The journey between Frankfurt Airport and Edinburgh usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh?

The Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh train travel takes about 10 hours and 37 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Edinburgh leaving Frankfurt Airport at around 04:58 and the last train leaving at around 20:49 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Frankfurt Airport at around 04:58, with the final departure at 20:30.

Edinburgh to Frankfurt Airport by train