The average train between Leiden and Edinburgh takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Leiden and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Leiden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Leiden to Edinburgh train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Leiden and Edinburgh is 655 km. The road distance is 1,175 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Edinburgh Waverley via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., and King's Cross in around 9h 32m.