What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Charleroi?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Charleroi is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Charleroi?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Charleroi is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05 via London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and CHARLEROI Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Charleroi-Central via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Charleroi?

The distance between Edinburgh and Charleroi is 826 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Charleroi without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Charleroi without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €140 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Charleroi?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Charleroi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Charleroi bus from?

Edinburgh to Charleroi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Charleroi train from?

Edinburgh to Charleroi train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Charleroi?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Charleroi is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €370 and takes 8h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 29m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Charleroi bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Charleroi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Charleroi?

Charleroi is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 9:22 PM in Edinburgh and 10:22 PM in Charleroi.

Where does the Edinburgh to Charleroi train arrive?

Edinburgh to Charleroi train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Charleroi?

There are 433+ hotels available in Charleroi.

Edinburgh to Charleroi - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Charleroi by plane, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
4h 42m
€50–165
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain S35 / ...
8h 12m
€140–363
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Charleroi-Centraltrain S35 / ...
16h 52m
€80–246
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Charleroicar
10h 42m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
5h 42m
€87–221
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
7h 6m
€102–331
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
17h 29m
€65–118
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Charleroicar
11h 54m
€186–278

Edinburgh to Charleroi by train

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 825.5 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Charleroi, Belgium?

Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Charleroi-Central via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 12m.

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