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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £65 - £200 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £65 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?

The distance between Amsterdam and Edinburgh is 433 miles.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £65 - £200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £300 and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 19h 48m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Amsterdam. It is currently 5:24 PM in Amsterdam and 4:24 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Amsterdam to Edinburgh train arrive?

Amsterdam to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?

Book your Amsterdam to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?

Book your Amsterdam to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1677+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Amsterdam to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, train (Eurostar), or car train

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

Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
4h 17m
£66–194
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
8h 48m
£164–291
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar
17h
£214–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
19h 48m
£68–225
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 12m
£79–249
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane AMS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 40m
£87–288
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 31m
£374–599
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 20m

Amsterdam to Edinburgh by train

33Weekly Trains

8h 48mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.6 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

easyJet, KLM, and British Airways fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Edinburgh Waverley via London St. Pancras Int. and King's Cross in around 8h 48m.

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