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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alkmaar is to bus which costs €65 - €240 and takes 23h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alkmaar is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via London Victoria, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Alkmaar via London St. Pancras Int. and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alkmaar?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alkmaar is 736 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Edinburgh to Alkmaar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alkmaar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alkmaar train from?

Edinburgh to Alkmaar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alkmaar?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alkmaar is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 23h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alkmaar bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Alkmaar?

Alkmaar is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 3:03 AM in Edinburgh and 4:03 AM in Alkmaar.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alkmaar train arrive?

Edinburgh to Alkmaar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Alkmaar?

There are 2294+ hotels available in Alkmaar.

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

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

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

Fly from Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
5h 13m
€78–222
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuidenferry
21h 37m
€50–344
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
9h 58m
€141–508
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
23h 48m
€65–231
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
6h 7m
€92–308
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
6h 30m
€80–314
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ABZ - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
8h
€117–390
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alkmaarcar
12h 42m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Alkmaarcar
13h 50m
€225–325

Edinburgh to Alkmaar by train

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9h 58mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 736.4 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alkmaar via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 23h 48m.

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