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Essen, Germany → Edinburgh, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Essen to Edinburgh

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Transport providers

FlixBus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Megabus UK
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
Sindbad
Website
FlixBus
Website
8h 16m
Every 3 hours
$57.25–$82.70
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni
Website
12h 45m
3 times a week
$24.17–$39.44
07001 8282
07001 8282
Call Contact via email
Megabus UK
Website
9h 10m
Once daily
$38.17–$53.43
Scottish Citylink
Website
9h 25m
Once daily
$114.50–$165.39
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
Call Contact via email
Sindbad
Website
11h 25m
Once daily
$82.70–$101.78
+48 801 22 33 44
+48 801 22 33 44
Call Contact via email
KLM
Website
Brussels Airlines
Website
easyJet
Website
Lufthansa
Website
British Airways
Website
Eurowings
Website
KLM
Website
3h 52m
Every day
$203.56–$1,208.65
Brussels Airlines
Website
4h 15m
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
$279.90–$954.19
easyJet
Website
1h 45m
Friday
$52.16–$254.45
Lufthansa
Website
4h 30m
Every day
$216.28–$1,017.81
British Airways
Website
4h 17m
Every day
$178.12–$826.97
Eurowings
Website
1h 45m
Friday and Sunday
$108.14–$763.36
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Eurotunnel
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National Express
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European Sleeper
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
LNER
Website
Lumo
Website
NS
Website
1h 56m
4 times a day
$47.07–$114.50
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
3h 30m
Twice daily
$82.70–$178.12
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
53 min
Hourly
$34.35–$38.17
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Eurotunnel
Website
35 min
Hourly
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
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National Express
Website
58 min
Hourly
$19.08–$27.99
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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European Sleeper
Website
5h 32m
Twice a week
$17.81–$27.99
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 53m
3 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
56 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
Call Contact via email
Flixtrain
Website
53 min
4 times a day
$7.63–$11.45
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
Call Contact via email
LNER
Website
4h 22m
Hourly
$229.01–$330.79
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
Call Contact via email
Lumo
Website
4h 23m
4 times a day
0800 031 8542
0800 031 8542
Call Contact via email
Irish Ferries
Website
Irish Ferries
Website
1h 30m
Every 3 hours
$44.53–$53.43
+353 818 300 400
+353 818 300 400
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Edinburgh is to train and bus and night bus which costs $65.22 - $184.78 and takes 25h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $81.52 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Essen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Essen and Edinburgh is 893 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs $304.35 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Essen to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Edinburgh bus from?

Essen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Edinburgh train from?

Essen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Essen to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $81.52 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $304.35 - $652.17 and takes 11h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $250 and takes 23h 11m.

Where does the Essen to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Essen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

What is the time difference between Essen and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 22:01 in Essen and 21:01 in Edinburgh.

Where does the Essen to Edinburgh train arrive?

Essen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

Book your Essen to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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