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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Edinburgh is to fly and train which costs £500 - £800 and takes 28h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 26h 20m and costs £490 - £1,000.

How far is it from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

The distance between Melbourne and Edinburgh is 10584 miles.

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

It takes approximately 26h 20m to get from Melbourne to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 11h behind Melbourne. It is currently 1:43 AM in Melbourne and 2:43 PM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Melbourne to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Edinburgh by plane or train

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Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MEL - EDI
26h 20m
£494–974
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MEL - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
31h 46m
£427–1,206
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MEL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
28h 5m
£512–801
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MEL - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
28h 29m
£535–1,599
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane MEL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
30h 14m
£519–974
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane MEL - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
31h 41m
£569–1,164

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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26h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 10,523 mi
Duration: 26h 20m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Emirates, Virgin Australia, and Qatar Airways fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a day.

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