What is the cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £75 - £120 and takes 22h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Edinburgh is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs £85 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Alkmaar and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam Central Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Amsterdam Centraal and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Alkmaar to Edinburgh?

The distance between Alkmaar and Edinburgh is 780 miles.

How do I travel from Alkmaar to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs £230 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Alkmaar to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Alkmaar to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Edinburgh bus from?

Alkmaar to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Edinburgh train from?

Alkmaar to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.

Train or bus from Alkmaar to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Edinburgh is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs £230 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 22h 52m.

Where does the Alkmaar to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Alkmaar to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Alkmaar and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Alkmaar. It is currently 10:40 PM in Alkmaar and 9:40 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Alkmaar to Edinburgh train arrive?

Alkmaar to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Alkmaar to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Alkmaar to Edinburgh by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 24m
£232–509
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
22h 52m
£76–118
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar
17h 13m
£193–266
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 48m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Amsterdam IJmuiden to Newcastle upon Tyneferry
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
23h 22m
£117–396
Train, bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Haarlemtrain
2. Take the train from Haarlem to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain
3. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
7h 43m
Train, bus to Weeze Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Nijmegentrain
2. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Weeze Airport Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NRN - EDI
7h 42m
£88–289
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 38m
£77–252
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane AMS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 7m
£90–381

Alkmaar to Edinburgh by train

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10h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 775 mi
Duration: 10h 24m

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

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Edinburgh Waverley via Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., and King's Cross in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam Central Station, and London Victoria in around 22h 52m.

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