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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leiden is to bus which costs €90 - €280 and takes 20h 11m.

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 25m and costs €75 - €220.

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 11m.

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 Intl and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

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 16m and costs €320 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 25m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €550 and takes 9h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €280 and takes 20h 11m.

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 5:23 AM in Edinburgh and 6:23 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.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Leiden train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1904+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Leiden by plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, ferry, or car train

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
4h 25m
€79–218
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
9h 16m
€324–508
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Leidencar
18h 16m
€273–426
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 11m
€93–272
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 12m
€83–287
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 32m
€111–331
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 2m
€108–280
Train via London
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 46m
€219–348
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Take the ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuidenferry
22h 11m
€116–455
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 5m
€316–400

Edinburgh to Leiden by train

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Distance: 704.1 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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 Intl, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 9h 16m.

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