Leiden to Edinburgh Trains

Leiden to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Edinburgh takes 11h 20m 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 20m
Duration: 730 mi
Distance: £354
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

9h 18m

£284–447

Leiden to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:15 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 6:28 PM
10h 13m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 18m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 9:31 PM
9h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 6:28 PM
10h 13m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 18m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 9:31 PM
9h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:29 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 6:29 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:33 PM
9h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:29 PM
10h 13m • 3 changes
9:46 AM → 6:27 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
12:02 PM → 9:31 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:31 PM
9h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 42m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 6:28 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 6:28 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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.

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 18m.

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