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 £35 - £95 and takes 24h 6m.

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 Frankfurt and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 6m.

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 38m.

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 38m 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 Trans Nicolaescu, depart from Frankfurt 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 38m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 24h 6m.

Where does the Mainz to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Mainz to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 1:51 PM in Mainz and 12:51 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Mainz to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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 Frankfurt to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkx010 / ...
24h 6m
£36–93
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 38m
£191–581
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 19m
£87–248
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 52m
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 52m
£98–296
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 20m
£101–305
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CGN - EDI
6h 22m
£98–255
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUS - EDI
6h 35m
£108–284
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 29m
£182–678
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
£206–309

Mainz to Edinburgh by train

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11h 38mAverage Duration

£191Cheapest Price

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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 38m.

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