The average train between Mechelen and Edinburgh takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Mechelen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Mechelen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Mechelen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Mechelen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Mechelen to Edinburgh train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Mechelen and Edinburgh is 746 km. The road distance is 1,029 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 50m.