Rome2Rio

How to get fromMechelen to Edinburghby plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Edinburgh

See all options

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

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

  1. Fly from Brussels Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRU - EDI
    4h 26m
    £76–193

  2. Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Malines to Charleroi-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane CRL - EDI
    6h 12m
    £65–182

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 48m
    £243–377

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Antwerp to London Victoriabus bus N1328
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn13 / ...
    18h 42m
    £68–135

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Mechelen to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar car
    10h 44m
    £246–319

  6. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane AMS - EDI
    5h 37m
    £83–265

  7. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train train Eurostar
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh
    11h 40m
    £123–297

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Mechelen to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar car
    11h 46m
    £165–277

Mechelen to Edinburgh by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£243Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Mechelen to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 491.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

Brussels Airlines, KLM, and two 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 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There