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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leiden is to bus and ferry which costs €30 - €55 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leiden?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leiden is 704 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €140 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leiden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Leiden?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €430 and takes 9h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 20h 26m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 8:09 AM in Edinburgh and 9:09 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leiden train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1665+ hotels available in Leiden.

Edinburgh to Leiden - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Leiden by plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
4h 22m
€67–205
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
22h 20m
€30–53
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
9h 20m
€146–424
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Leidencar
16h 46m
€170–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
20h 26m
€64–169
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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
5h 14m
€86–235
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane EDI - RTM
6h 52m
€169–576
Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
5h 38m
€69–297
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
12h 4m

Edinburgh to Leiden by train

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9h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 704.2 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

easyJet and KLM fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leiden Centraal via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 9h 20m.

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