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National Museum of Scotland
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Cheapest price
£248
Average price
£268
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 42 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
874 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Edinburgh will cost around £268 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £248.
To travel from Paris to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
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G25698Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £465.
Distance: 874 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£468 Average Price | £81 Average Price Cheapest | £98 Average Price |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 11m Average total duration 18h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Edinburgh trains for today, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9015+ G80232 | On time 8:58 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h44 | 16:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9015+ G25679 | On time 8:58 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h37 | 16:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9015+ G25683 | On time 8:58 Paris Gare du Nord | 10h34 | 18:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9019+ G80232 | On time 10:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h35 | 16:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9019+ G25683 | On time 10:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h25 | 18:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9019+ G80234 | On time 10:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h24 | 17:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9023+ G25683 | On time 11:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h24 | 18:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9023+ G80237 | On time 11:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h30 | 17:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9023+ G80241 | On time 11:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h20 | 18:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9027+ G25678 | On time 12:02 Paris Gare du Nord | 13h40 | 0:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9027+ G80245 | On time 12:02 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h38 | 18:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9027+ G80274 | On time 12:02 Paris Gare du Nord | 13h35 | 0:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9031+ G25678 | On time 13:06 Paris Gare du Nord | 12h36 | 0:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9031+ G80273 | On time 13:06 Paris Gare du Nord | 11h33 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9031+ G80274 | On time 13:06 Paris Gare du Nord | 12h31 | 0:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9037+ G25678 | On time 14:36 Paris Gare du Nord | 11h06 | 0:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9037+ G80273 | On time 14:36 Paris Gare du Nord | 10h03 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9037+ G80274 | On time 14:36 Paris Gare du Nord | 11h01 | 0:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9039+ G25678 | On time 15:01 Paris Gare du Nord | 10h41 | 0:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9039+ G80273 | On time 15:01 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h38 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9039+ G80274 | On time 15:01 Paris Gare du Nord | 10h36 | 0:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9043+ G80273 | On time 15:55 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h44 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9043+ G25678 | On time 15:55 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h47 | 0:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9043+ G80274 | On time 15:55 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h42 | 0:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9045+ G80273 | On time 16:27 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h12 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9045+ G25678 | On time 16:27 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h15 | 0:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9045+ G80274 | On time 16:27 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h10 | 0:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9047+ G80273 | On time 16:47 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h52 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9047+ G25678 | On time 16:47 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h55 | 0:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9047+ G80274 | On time 16:47 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h50 | 0:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9007+ G25698 | 6:55 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h37 | 14:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9007+ G25679 | 6:55 Paris Gare du Nord | 10h40 | 16:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9007+ G25683 | 6:55 Paris Gare du Nord | 12h37 | 18:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9009+ G25698 | 7:35 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h57 | 14:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9009+ G25679 | 7:35 Paris Gare du Nord | 10h00 | 16:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
9009+ G25683 | 7:35 Paris Gare du Nord | 11h57 | 18:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Paris to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £465 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 874 km distance in 7h 53m.
Distance 874 km |
Average train duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £465 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 53m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 21:09 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
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