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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Mechelen is to fly and train which costs €55 - €220 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Mechelen is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via London Victoria Green Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Malines via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Mechelen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Mechelen is 1023 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €270 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Mechelen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Mechelen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Mechelen is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €270 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €240 and takes 16h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Mechelen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:00 AM in Edinburgh and 2:00 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the Edinburgh to Mechelen train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Mechelen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Mechelen?

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2491+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Edinburgh to Mechelen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
7h 35m
€272–425
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Malinestrain
6h 14m
€57–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn13 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
16h 6m
€83–240
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelencar
10h 41m
€291–366
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
4h 34m
€82–226
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
9h 58m
€180–377
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 Mechelencar
11h 48m
€167–288
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 Anvers-Centraltrain
5h 54m
€123–299

Edinburgh to Mechelen by train

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,022.9 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Malines via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Malines via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 16h 6m.

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