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 €70 - €260 and takes 24h 17m.

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 37m and costs €90 - €290.

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 17m.

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 11h 43m.

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 11h 43m and costs €160 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 11h 43m and costs €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €260 and takes 24h 17m.

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 3:39 AM in Edinburgh and 4:39 AM 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 724+ hotels available in Friesland.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Friesland by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, ferry, car, 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 from Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Heerenveentrain
6h 37m
€94–286
Bus
cheapest
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 17m
€74–259
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
11h 43m
€168–567
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuidenferry
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwardentrain
25h 11m
€86–461
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 Schiphol Airport to Heerenveentrain
7h 33m
€108–392
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 Schiphol Airport to Heerenveentrain
7h 53m
€101–388
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 Schiphol Airport to Heerenveentrain
9h 18m
€133–454
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 35m

Edinburgh to Friesland by train

47Weekly Trains

11h 43mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Friesland.

Launch map view

Distance: 853 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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 11h 43m. 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 17m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.