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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Edinburgh takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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.

11h 24m
Duration
730 mi
Distance
£314
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
9h 16m
£254–417

Leiden to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 730 mi
  • Duration: 11h 24m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Edinburgh Waverley via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 16m.

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