Rome2Rio

How to get fromAhlen to Edinburghby train, plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, or car train

Find Transport to Edinburgh

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Ahlen to Edinburgh by train, plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUS - EDI
    5h 47m

  2. Drive, Eurotunnel

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ahlen to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar car
    13h 21m
    £292–385

  3. Train via Hamm(Westf)Hbf

    1. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    12h
    £333–538

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ahlen to Rotterdamcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar car
    20h 56m
    £376–454

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 18m

  6. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Oberhausen Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane AMS - EDI
    7h 40m

  7. Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NRN - EDI
    7h 44m

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    12h 13m

  9. Train, bus via Derby

    1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 440 / ...
    4. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    5. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    25h 41m

Ahlen to Edinburgh by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket£333Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ahlen to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 601.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ahlen(Westf) to Edinburgh Waverley via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There