Edinburgh to Rome by train
Travel from Edinburgh (United Kingdom) to Rome (Italy) by train (1928km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
Edinburgh - Rome @ 2026-12-03
To travel by train from Edinburgh in the United Kingdom to Rome in Italy, the main route leads from London by Eurostar train to Paris (France). In Paris you change to a direct day or night train to Milan (Italy).
Your travel route could be like that.
1928 km
How to use the following information: railcc shows you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Edinburgh to Rome, please ask in the Raildude forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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train connections : popular connections travelled by other users
Rome - Edinburgh / London - Rome / London - Venice / London - Milan / Glasgow - Rome / Glasgow - Venice / Liverpool - Rome / Liverpool - Venice / Edinburgh - Venice1 Edinburgh (United Kingdom) - London (United Kingdom) - Paris (France) - Milan (Italy) - Rome (Italy)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
1a Travelling from Edinburgh (United Kingdom) to London (United Kingdom)
Travel from Edinburgh to London by direct train connection. The journey time is five hours. The train ticket price starts at 30 GBP. There are hourly train connections.
Optionally travel comfortable by "Caledonian Sleeper" overnight train. The departure time in Edinburgh is 23:40. The arrival time in London is 07:15. Book your ticket for a seat from 68 GBP. For more privacy book a compartment with a bed from 170 GBP.
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Edinburgh to London?
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London - Edinburgh
1b Travelling from London (United Kingdom) to Paris (France)
The Eurostar train from London to Paris is the fastest way to travel with a journey time of 02:15 hours. You can buy cheap train tickets from 44 EUR. There are up to 18 daily services. You can find out the exact timetable and ticket prices for the Eurostar high speed train by clicking on the booking links.
There are three categories of Eurostar tickets:
"Eurostar Standard: Tickets are exchangeable and refundable. Two large items of baggage and a small daypack/handbag are allowed. Free Wi-Fi is available.
"Eurostar Plus": In addition, you will have extra spacious seats and a light meal and drinks will be served at your seat.
"Eurostar Premier: In addition to the above, you have access to an exclusive lounge at London, Paris and Brussels railway stations. Priority boarding gates. And a fine meal and drinks served at your seat. You can also take three large bags with you. Finally, you can even exchange and refund your tickets up to 48 hours after departure.
If you want to travel more cheaply, you can travel by bus. The journey takes much longer at around nine hours. But the tickets are much cheaper, starting from 23 EUR. Companies like Flixbus offer several bus connections a day, including overnight trips. You can get bus tickets via the booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from London to Paris?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Eurostar (EST)
ferry: Ferry connections that might be helpful.
Dover - Calais
train company:
EST Eurostar International
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Paris - London
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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1c Travelling from Paris (France) to Milan (Italy)
Travel from Paris to Milan by TGV/Inoui high-speed-train. The journey time is 7 hours. The ticket fare starts from 29 EUR. There are up to four direct train connections daily.
A comfortable travel option is the direct overnight train "Thello". The cheapest tickets are available for 29 EUR. The departure time in Paris is 19:15. The arrival time in Milan is 06:00. This train offers four service-classes:
- couchette-compartment for 6 persons.
- couchette-compartment for 4 persons.
- sleeper-cabin standard for 1 to 3 travellers: a compartment with washing basin.
- sleeper-cabin premium for 1 or 2 travellers: a compartment with private shower and WC.
The departure train station in Paris is "Paris Gare de Lyon". The arrival station in Milan is "Milano Porta Garibaldi" or "Milano Centrale".
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Paris to Milan?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
TGV France - Italy (TGV)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
TH 221 Paris - Venice / TH 220 Venice - Paris
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Milan - Paris
1d Travelling from Milan (Italy) to Rome (Italy)
Travel from Milan to Rome by high-speed-train. The journey time is 3:10 hours. The train ticket prices start at 16 EUR. There is at least one train connection per hour by "Trenitalia Frecciarossa" or "ITALO" high-speed-train.
These trains offer cheap tickets for standard seats in 2nd class up to very comfortable travel in business class.
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Milan to Rome?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
InterCity (IC) / Frecciargento (FA AV) / Frecciarossa (FR AV) / Regionale (R) / Italo (ITALO)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Rome - Milan
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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Do you have questions about the connection between Edinburgh and Rome? Does something not work as it should? Just ask in the Raildude forum and get competent answers from rail travel experts.
Eurail: if you want to travel this route by Eurail instead of train tickets, have a look here for reservation fees and further information.
