What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £95 - £170 and takes 26h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs £95 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Airport and arriving at St Andrew's House via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Edinburgh is 651 miles.

How do I travel from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs £270 - £650.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh bus from?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh train from?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £270 - £650 and takes 10h 15m, you could also bus, which costs £95 - £170 and takes 26h 6m.

Where does the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Frankfurt Airport (FRA). It is currently 2:01 AM in Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and 1:01 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh train arrive?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh?

Book your Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 7 ways to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
2h 29m
£97–197
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane FRA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 50m
£95–221
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 15m
£275–615
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to London Victoriabus N280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Andrew's Housebus Ukn13
26h 6m
£98–164
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
13h 54m
£294–389
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt Main to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
14h 23m
£223–440
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
14h 55m
£185–321

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 647.6 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Lufthansa, KLM, and Brussels Airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Waverley via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 15m.

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