How to travel from Paris to Edinburgh

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Edinburgh

Omio 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 bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a train costs an average of €498.

Distance: 543 miles (874 km)

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€179

Average price

€501

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€94

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6h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 20m

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3h 0m

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7h 39m

Average total duration

7h 9m

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30m

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19h 11m

Average total duration

18h 41m

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30m

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2.6 - 5.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 2.2kg

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from Paris to Edinburgh

How to get from Paris to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Paris to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

easyJetU23246
10:30AM1h50
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
11:20AMEdinburgh Airport
$1721One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM23h45
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:45PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1091One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

RyanairFR 5592
09:15PM1h40
Paris Beauvais Tille Airport
09:55PMEdinburgh Airport
$1591One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9047+LNERY11941
05:09PM7h30
Paris Gare du Nord
11:39PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$3531One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9043+LNERY11941
04:09PM8h30
Paris Gare du Nord
11:39PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$3531One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9043+LNERC41105
04:09PM8h26
Paris Gare du Nord
11:35PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$3641One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
01:15PM23h26
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
11:41AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
$1141One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:15PM20h00
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
08:15AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1211One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
01:15PM24h03
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:18PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)
$1211One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU23242
02:00PM1h50
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
02:50PMEdinburgh Airport
$1721One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU23244
10:00PM1h50
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:50PMEdinburgh Airport
$1901One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA305 · BA1452
11:30AM4h45
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
03:15PMEdinburgh Airport
$1961One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Edinburgh

Travel 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 Paris to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Edinburgh including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Edinburgh:

A flight is $39 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Edinburgh costing on average $63 (€49).

A flight is $602 (€476) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Edinburgh costing on average $626 (€495).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 49m.

Bus takes on average 20h 35m.

The distance from Paris to Edinburgh is approximately 543 miles (874 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 60 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with Lumo, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Eurostar to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, Vueling Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, CityJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Edinburgh:
  • 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, KM Malta Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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