4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Calais to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$120
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
6 h 32 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
648 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Calais to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Edinburgh will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
Of the 3 trains that leave Calais for Edinburgh on Sun, Jan 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 11 the direct trains cover the 648 km distance in an average of 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 32 m .
On Sun, Jan 11 the slowest trains will take 6 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
Calais to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday, January 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 P74998+C41052 | On time 6:32 AM Walmer station (WAM) | 6h06 | 12:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P74998+C41052 | On time 6:37 AM Martin Mill station (MTM) | 6h01 | 12:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P74998+C41052 | On time 6:48 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h50 | 12:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P74997+Y11931 | On time 7:32 AM Walmer station (WAM) | 6h06 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P74997+Y11931 | On time 7:37 AM Martin Mill station (MTM) | 6h01 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P74997+Y11931 | On time 7:48 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h50 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P13862+C41059 | On time 8:31 AM Walmer station (WAM) | 6h13 | 2:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P13862+C41059 | On time 8:37 AM Martin Mill station (MTM) | 6h07 | 2:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P13862+C41059 | On time 8:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h59 | 2:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P74992+C41066 | On time 9:31 AM Walmer station (WAM) | 6h07 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P74992+C41066 | On time 9:37 AM Martin Mill station (MTM) | 6h01 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P74992+C41066 | On time 9:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h53 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P74989+C41069 | On time 10:31 AM Walmer station (WAM) | 6h08 | 4:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P74989+C41069 | On time 10:37 AM Martin Mill station (MTM) | 6h02 | 4:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P74989+C41069 | On time 10:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h54 | 4:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P13866+C41075 | On time 11:31 AM Walmer station (WAM) | 6h04 | 5:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P13866+C41075 | On time 11:37 AM Martin Mill station (MTM) | 5h58 | 5:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| P13866+C41075 | On time 11:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h50 | 5:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Calais to Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
Trains from Calais to Edinburgh run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $119 (€96) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 17:56. The fastest train covers the 402 miles (648 km) distance in 6h 17m.
Distance 402 miles (648 km) |
Average train duration 6h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 (€96) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 6h 17m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 17:56 |
Train companies: SNCF from Calais to Edinburgh trainsSNCF trains will get you between Calais and Edinburgh from $119 (€96). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Calais to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Calais to Edinburgh
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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