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Nine ways to Travel from Frankfurt Am Main to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Frankfurt Am Main to Edinburgh

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to London
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$108.14
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Frankfurt Stuttgarter Strasse to London
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$34.35–$55.98

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$53.43

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$165.39

Trans Nicolaescu

Phone:
0745 638 910
Website:
transnicolaescu.ro/
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to London
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.96

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$1,017.81
Plane from Frankfurt to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$763.36
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,208.65

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,399.49

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.90–$954.19

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$52.16–$254.45

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$1,081.42
Plane from Frankfurt to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97
Plane from Frankfurt to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$826.97
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$1,017.81

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$954.19
Plane from Frankfurt to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$1,017.81
Plane from Frankfurt to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$763.36
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$585.24
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$763.36

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$216.28

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Frankfurt to Siegburg
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$45.80–$50.89
Train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.71–$61.07

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$101.78

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.70–$241.73

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$229.01–$330.79
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$108.14–$152.67

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$43.26

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.06–$114.50

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$89.06

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh is to bus and night bus which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 26h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $103.26 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main 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 11h 52m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh is 1056 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs $304.35 - $543.48 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $103.26 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $304.35 - $543.48 and takes 11h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $65.22 - $163.04 and takes 24h 33m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Frankfurt am Main. It is currently 05:24 in Frankfurt am Main and 04:24 in Edinburgh.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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