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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 21h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £95 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Mainz to Edinburgh?

The distance between Mainz and Edinburgh is 668 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs £190 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Mainz to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Edinburgh bus from?

Mainz to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Edinburgh train from?

Mainz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £190 - £600 and takes 11h 40m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 21h 10m.

Where does the Mainz to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Mainz to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 11:58 PM in Mainz and 10:58 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Mainz to Edinburgh train arrive?

Mainz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Mainz to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, night 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 Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)FRA - EDI
5h 3m
£96–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon335
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
21h 10m
£59–131
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
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
11h 40m
£191–571
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh
13h 53m
Fly Frankfurt to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)FRA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 48m
£103–296
Fly Frankfurt to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Newcastle (NCL)FRA - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 17m
£96–305
Bus to Hahn, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airport
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)HHN - EDI
7h 49m
£65–188
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
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
12h 24m
£183–669
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Bruxelles-NordNj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
21h 15m
£88–249
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburgh
14h 54m
£217–322

Mainz to Edinburgh by train

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11h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 664 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 40m.

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