The average train between Hoofddorp and Edinburgh takes 11h 49m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Hoofddorp to Edinburgh. 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 5 times a day between Hoofddorp and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hoofddorp is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 11h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hoofddorp to Edinburgh? 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 Hoofddorp to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
Hoofddorp to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport station.
Hoofddorp to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hoofddorp to Edinburgh train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Hoofddorp and Edinburgh is 654.1 km. The road distance is 1,194 km.
You can take a train from Hoofddorp to Edinburgh Waverley via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 22m.