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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£765

Average price

£765

Fastest journey

1 d 6 h 25 m

Average duration

1 d 11 h 26 m

Trains per day

Distance

941 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gothenburg to Edinburgh will cost around £765 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £765.

Fast trains

To travel from Gothenburg to Edinburgh you need to make at least 6 changes.

09:4030h25

Gothenburg

16:05Edinburgh

£7651One-way

6 changes

11:4034h33

Gothenburg

22:13Edinburgh

£7651One-way

6 changes

19:4041h19

Gothenburg

12:59Edinburgh

£7651One-way

6 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Gothenburg to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £687.

Distance: 940 km

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Train	Most popular Flight
£687 Average Price	£127 Average Price Cheapest
35h 33m Average total duration 35h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Edinburgh

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United Kingdom

Trains from Gothenburg to Edinburgh run on average 2 times per day, taking around 35h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £687 but you can travel from only £25 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £25

Distance

940 km

Average train duration

35h 3m

Cheapest ticket price

£687

Trains per day

Fastest train

30h 25m

First train

03:50

Last train

18:20

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £25

Train providers: Skånetrafiken trains Gothenburg to Edinburgh

You can travel by train to Edinburgh from Gothenburg with Skånetrafiken for as low as £946. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Skånetrafiken is a public transport provider in Sweden, offering a wide range of train services throughout the country. It operates a variety of train types, including regional, express, and intercity trains. Regional trains are the most common, providing frequent stops and connecting smaller towns and cities. Express trains are faster, making fewer stops and covering longer distances. Intercity trains are the fastest, connecting major cities and offering comfortable seating and onboard facilities. Skånetrafiken offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for Skånetrafiken are between Stockholm and Malmö, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Stockholm and Gothenburg.

Skånetrafiken from Gothenburg to Edinburgh train information:

Average Duration: 29 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £946
Skånetrafiken frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Gothenburg to Edinburgh train

FAQs: Travel by train from Gothenburg to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gothenburg to Edinburgh.

Cheap train tickets from Gothenburg to Edinburgh can start from as little as £616 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gothenburg to Edinburgh is £669; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Edinburgh from Gothenburg is on average 32 h 25 min for the 583 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Gothenburg to Edinburgh by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Gothenburg to Edinburgh leaves at 03: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Gothenburg to Edinburgh leaves at 19: 20.

There are 3 trains a day from Gothenburg to Edinburgh which require at least one change with Skånetrafiken. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Gothenburg to Edinburgh train with Skånetrafiken. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Gothenburg and Edinburgh as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 20.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gothenburg and Edinburgh including taking a train or flight.