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The average train between Rotterdam and Edinburgh takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Rotterdam to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Edinburgh is 672.5 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras Intl and King's Cross in around 8h.
