Trains from Paris to Edinburgh

Travel between Paris, France and Edinburgh, United Kingdom by train is: Partially open.

What is the status of international entry into United Kingdom from France?

International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Paris?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the safety rules to follow in Edinburgh, United Kingdom?

When travelling in United Kingdom, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 26/10/2021. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train from Paris to Edinburgh before travelling.

Return travel from United Kingdom to France is: Partially open.

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Paris from Edinburgh?

Entry into France is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Edinburgh?

Requirements for reentering:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
• 7-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required
• Health declaration required

What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?

The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

Last checked on 27/10/2021. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to the travel date of your train to Paris from Edinburgh.

The distance between Paris and Edinburgh by train is approximately 541 miles (873 km).

The Paris to Edinburgh train duration is on average 9 h 1 min, which is to be expected when travelling 541 miles (873 km) to Edinburgh from Paris. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays.

There are a few train stations in Paris to start your route from including Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est. In Edinburgh you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Haymarket and Edinburgh Gateway.

Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon   and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Paris Gare de Lyon, is located 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city centre of Paris.

The most popular arrival train station, Edinburgh Waverley, is located 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city centre of Edinburgh.

On average, there are 4 trains a day from Paris to Edinburgh. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.