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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Mechelen is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 18m.

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 33m and costs €70 - €210.

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 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Mechelen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Mechelen is 791 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 37m and costs €240 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Edinburgh to Mechelen, including transfers.

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 fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €410 and takes 7h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 18m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 9:03 AM in Edinburgh and 10:03 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?

Book your Edinburgh to Mechelen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2436+ hotels available in Mechelen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Mechelen 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 Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
4h 33m
€74–207
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16bus
6h 28m
€60–190
Train
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 37m
€245–403
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
15h 53m
€196–271
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
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 52m
€83–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus RegioJet 10
16h 18m
€70–116
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 53m
€160–274

Edinburgh to Mechelen by train

56Weekly Trains

7h 37mAverage Duration

€245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 790.8 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Brussels Airlines, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Malines via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 37m.

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