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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Friesland is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 24h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Friesland is to fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Friesland?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Friesland?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Leeuwarden via London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Friesland?

The distance between Edinburgh and Friesland is 853 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Friesland without a car is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs €200 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Edinburgh to Friesland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Friesland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Friesland train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Friesland?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Friesland is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs €200 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 24h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Friesland bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Friesland?

Friesland is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 9:29 PM in Edinburgh and 10:29 PM in Friesland.

Where does the Edinburgh to Friesland train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Friesland?

There are 761+ hotels available in Friesland.

Edinburgh to Friesland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Friesland by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, ferry, 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 Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain
6h 36m
€84–236
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain
12h 3m
€204–506
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Leeuwardencar
19h 10m
€168–322
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
20h 14m
€232–369
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 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 Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain
7h 30m
€106–303
Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 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 Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain
7h 53m
€110–370
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Weeze Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane EDI - NRN
2. Take the bus from Weeze Airport Terminal 1 to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain
8h 2m
€88–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44
24h 20m
€88–151
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Take the ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuidenferry
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwardentrain
24h 58m
€104–581
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leeuwardencar
13h 36m

Edinburgh to Friesland by train

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Distance: 853 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeuwarden via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 24h 20m.

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