Edinburgh to Paris train
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Paris
Fastest Journey
7 h 47 m
Average
8 h 40 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
874 km
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Paris without transferring at least once.
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Paris
 | Distance | 541 miles (873 km) |
 | Train frequency | 9 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | LNER |
Trains from Edinburgh to Paris cover the 541 miles (873 km) long journey taking on average 8 h 43 min with our travel partners like LNER. Normally, there are 9 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
Train companies: Eurostar from Edinburgh to Paris trains
Travel on Eurostar trains from Edinburgh to Paris at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel from Edinburgh to Paris in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train between Edinburgh and Paris, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).
Eurostar from Edinburgh to Paris train information:
- Average Duration: 9 h 10 min
- Eurostar frequency: 4 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Paris
Travel between Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Paris, France by train is: Unrestricted.
What is the status of international entry into France from United Kingdom?
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in France from Edinburgh?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?
When traveling in France, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 9/28/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Paris from Edinburgh before traveling.
The restriction level for your return train to Edinburgh, United Kingdom from Paris is: Unrestricted.
Is my return train into Edinburgh from Paris restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Paris?
Conditions of reentry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Edinburgh, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask required: Regional advice
Last checked on 9/28/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Edinburgh from Paris closer to your date of departure here here.
When taking a train from Edinburgh, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. When you arrive in Paris, your train can arrive in train stations including Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Edinburgh Waverley to Paris Gare de Lyon.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Edinburgh Waverley, located approximately 0.4 miles (660 m) from the city center of Edinburgh. The most popular arrival train station in Paris, called Paris Gare de Lyon, is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from its city center.
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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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