Mainz to Edinburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Edinburgh takes 14h 24m and the fastest train takes 11h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 24m
Duration: 870 mi
Distance: £381
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 91 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

11h 39m

£287–547

Mainz to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Mainz and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 14h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:49 AM → 2:27 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 6:28 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 9:31 PM
12h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:49 AM → 2:27 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 6:28 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 9:31 PM
12h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:49 AM → 2:27 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 6:28 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 9:31 PM
12h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:49 AM → 2:27 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 6:28 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 9:31 PM
12h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:49 AM → 2:27 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 6:28 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 9:31 PM
12h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:49 AM → 2:27 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 6:29 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 8:33 PM
11h 13m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 12:36 PM
Arrives next day
23h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:49 AM → 4:27 PM
13h 38m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 5:29 PM
11h 12m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:37 PM
12h 17m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 10:31 PM
11h 12m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mainz to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 39m.

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