The average train between Edinburgh and Zaandam takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 9h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Zaandam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Zaandam? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Zaandam station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
Edinburgh to Zaandam train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Zaandam train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Edinburgh to Zaandam train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Edinburgh and Zaandam is 651.3 km. The road distance is 1,217 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Zaandam via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 9h 42m.