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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Meppel is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 23h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Meppel is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Meppel?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Heerenveen via London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Meppel?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Meppel via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Meppel?

The distance between Edinburgh and Meppel is 816 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Meppel without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs €360 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Meppel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Meppel bus from?

Edinburgh to Meppel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Meppel train from?

Edinburgh to Meppel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Meppel?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Meppel is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs €360 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 23h 55m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Meppel bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Meppel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Meppel?

Meppel is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:16 AM in Edinburgh and 2:16 AM in Meppel.

Where does the Edinburgh to Meppel train arrive?

Edinburgh to Meppel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Meppel?

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Where can I stay near Meppel?

There are 614+ hotels available in Meppel.

Edinburgh to Meppel - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Meppel by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain
6h 16m
€86–256
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain
11h 14m
€367–580
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the carferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Meppelcar
19h 52m
€420–509
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus
3. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Meppeltrain
23h 31m
€125–220
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain
6h 58m
€93–316
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
7h 53m
€143–270
Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain
7h 22m
€117–356
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Weeze Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane EDI - NRN
2. Take the bus from Weeze Airport Terminal 1 to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Zwolletrain
7h 35m
€86–263
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain
8h 28m
€135–355
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Take the ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuidenferry
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Meppeltrain
23h 52m
€166–588
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveenbus 075
23h 55m
€109–170
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Meppelcar
13h
€345–441

Edinburgh to Meppel by train

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Distance: 816 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Meppel, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Meppel via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meppel via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen in around 23h 55m.

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