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 £60 - £130 and takes 21h 51m.

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 41m and costs £80 - £220.

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 Duisburg central train station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs £150 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train 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 41m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £490 and takes 10h 26m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 21h 51m.

Where does the Essen to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 8:42 PM in Essen and 7:42 PM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Edinburgh?

Book your Essen to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, 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.

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
4h 41m
£84–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
21h 51m
£60–121
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 26m
£157–489
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar
18h 25m
£182–283
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen to Hasseltbus
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
21h 37m
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
7h
£87–264
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
6h 25m
£111–282
Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NRN - EDI
6h 11m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 26m
£157–489
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 30m

Essen to Edinburgh by train

14Weekly Trains

10h 26mAverage Duration

£157Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 554.7 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

Eurowings, British Airways, and easyJet fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. 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 26m.

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