Edinburgh to Rotterdam Trains

Edinburgh to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Rotterdam takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 10m
Duration: 1,136 km
Distance: €417
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain

8h 32m

€347–530

Edinburgh to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:30 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 32m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 2m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 8:02 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 10:02 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:30 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 32m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 2m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 8:02 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 10:02 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 32m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 2m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 8:02 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 10:02 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 32m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 2m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 8:02 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 10:02 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 32m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 6:02 PM
9h 2m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 8:02 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 10:02 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:37 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 5:02 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 2m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 10:02 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:30 AM → 8:02 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 9:32 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 11:02 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rotterdam Centraal via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 32m.

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