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 - €330 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 21m and costs €75 - €200.

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 21h 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 5m.

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 5m and costs €140 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 21m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €480 and takes 9h 5m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €220 and takes 21h 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 1:43 PM in Edinburgh and 2:43 PM 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 1628+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Leiden by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, ferry, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EDI - AMS
4h 21m
€77–196
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station598 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuiden
22h 20m
€30–323
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
9h 5m
€146–476
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London VictoriaUkx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The HagueN824
21h 26m
€63–220
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GLA - AMS
5h 15m
€86–281
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NCL - AMS
5h 39m
€74–288
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leiden
11h 59m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leiden
13h 7m
€214–310

Edinburgh to Leiden by train

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9h 5mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 704.2 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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 5m.

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