Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh by train
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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 US$720.00.
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.
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