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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £80 - £190 and takes 21h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Essen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Essen and Edinburgh is 558 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs £180 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Essen to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Edinburgh bus from?

Essen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Edinburgh train from?

Essen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Essen to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £180 - £600 and takes 10h 28m, you could also bus, which costs £80 - £190 and takes 21h 18m.

Where does the Essen to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Essen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

What is the time difference between Essen and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 7:08 AM in Essen and 6:08 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Essen to Edinburgh train arrive?

Essen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Essen to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUS - EDI
4h 38m
£84–227
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station081
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
19h 39m
£74–245
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 28m
£188–593
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh
12h 25m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CGN - EDI
5h 26m
£81–238
Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbf
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhof
3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NRN - EDI
6h 10m
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)FRA - EDI
6h 23m
£116–275
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 28m
£188–593
Bus
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
21h 18m
£80–187
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburgh
13h 27m
£183–277

Essen to Edinburgh by train

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10h 28mAverage Duration

£188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.7 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Eurowings, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 28m.

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