Mainz to Edinburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Edinburgh takes 14h 55m and the fastest train takes 11h 11m. 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 55m
Duration: 870 mi
Distance: £380
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 91 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

11h 59m

£297–554

Mainz to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Mainz and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 14h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:20 AM → 8:37 PM
12h 17m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 10:31 PM
11h 12m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
21h 8m • 3 changes
7:20 PM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
19h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:01 AM → 6:28 PM
12h 27m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 9:31 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 11:36 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:17 AM → 6:28 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 9:31 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 11:36 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:17 AM → 6:28 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 9:31 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 11:36 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:17 AM → 6:28 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 9:31 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 11:36 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:17 AM → 6:28 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 9:31 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 11:36 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:17 AM → 6:29 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 10:31 PM
12h 11m • 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.

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 59m.

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