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The average train between Mainz and Edinburgh takes 14h 11m and the fastest train takes 11h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 11m
Duration
870 mi
Distance
£373
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 91 / ...
  2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
11h 38m
£287–536

Mainz to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Mainz and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 14h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 13m • 3 changes

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 13m • 3 changes

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 13m • 3 changes

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 13m • 3 changes

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 13m • 3 changes

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 13m • 3 changes

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 29m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mainz to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 869.9 mi
  • Duration: 14h 11m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 38m.

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