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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £180 and takes 6h 12m.

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 26m and costs £70 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and arriving at St Andrew's House via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.

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 7h 50m.

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 via Brussels-Midi which takes 7h 50m and costs £230 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Mechelen to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Edinburgh bus from?

Mechelen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

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 26m and costs £70 - £200. Alternatively, you can train via Brussels-Midi, which costs £230 - £380 and takes 7h 50m, you could also bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 17h 11m.

Where does the Mechelen to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Mechelen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at London Victoria Green Line Station.

What is the time difference between Mechelen and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Mechelen. It is currently 2:15 AM in Mechelen and 1:15 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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Mechelen to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Mechelen to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly from Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
4h 26m
£71–194
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Malines to Charleroi-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CRL - EDI
6h 12m
£50–176
Train via Brussels-Midi
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 / ...
7h 50m
£234–379
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Andrew's Housebus Ukn13
17h 11m
£68–114
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 44m
£246–319
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
5h 47m
£102–257
Train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
11h 35m
£152–342
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 45m
£137–251

Mechelen to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 491.4 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Brussels Airlines, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day. 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 7h 50m.

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