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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 17h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £70 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Mechelen and Edinburgh is 494 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs £130 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Mechelen to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Edinburgh train from?

Mechelen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £440 and takes 8h 5m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 17h 16m.

What is the time difference between Mechelen and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Mechelen. It is currently 9:04 AM in Mechelen and 8:04 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Mechelen to Edinburgh train arrive?

Mechelen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2463+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Mechelen to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Mechelen 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 Brussels Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
4h 20m
£73–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Calaisbus 814
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
17h 16m
£50–118
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
8h 5m
£138–435
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
16h 17m
£61–211
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mechelen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
10h 43m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
5h 45m
£89–266
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Malines to Luttretrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CRL - EDI
6h 5m
£55–153
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 38m
£96–341
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mechelen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
11h 44m
£158–241

Mechelen to Edinburgh by train

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8h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 491.4 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Brussels Airlines, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malines to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 5m.

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