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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lier is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 18h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lier is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Lier?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Lier. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Lier Markt via London Victoria, Dover and Berchem Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Lier?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lier. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lierre via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lier?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lier is 824 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lier without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €130 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Lier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lier bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lier train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Lier?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lier is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €130 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 18h 23m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lier bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Lier?

Lier is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:45 PM in Edinburgh and 5:45 PM in Lier.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lier train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Lier?

There are 1119+ hotels available in Lier.

Edinburgh to Lier - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lier by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lierretrain
5h 2m
€89–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Antwerpbus 814
18h 23m
€59–138
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lierretrain Ic / ...
8h 40m
€139–403
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-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
16h 19m
€80–256
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Liercar
10h 44m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 40m
€95–307
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
3. Take the train from Louvain to Lierretrain
6h 57m
€71–182
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 36m
€109–413
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 56m
€102–409
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Liercar
11h 51m
€191–277

Edinburgh to Lier by train

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8h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 823.8 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lier, Belgium?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lierre via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Lier Markt via London Victoria, Dover, Antwerp, and Berchem Station perron 3 in around 18h 23m.

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