Grenoble to Edinburgh by train

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Overview: trains from Grenoble to Edinburgh

Find the key information for travelling by train from Grenoble 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 05:07 View journey
Last train 20:47 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 11hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 1350
Trains / day 15 View all
Cheapest journey €176.46 View journey
Avg journey time 13hr 30m
Train operators 13

Taking the train from Grenoble to Edinburgh

So you’re considering going from Grenoble to Edinburgh by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Grenoble to Edinburgh

Getting from Grenoble to Edinburgh by rail typically costs €176.46, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train timetable for travel between Grenoble and Edinburgh

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Grenoble to Edinburgh by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:07

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 19:31

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:21

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 20:47

  • Average number of daily trains: 15 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 31 minutes

How long does the train from Grenoble to Edinburgh take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 11 hours and 38 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 1,350 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Grenoble and Edinburgh?

You can secure tickets for travel between Grenoble and Edinburgh up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Grenoble to Edinburgh

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Edinburgh city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Grenoble to Edinburgh

Want to know more about your journey from Grenoble to Edinburgh? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Grenoble to Edinburgh is 1,350 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.