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 €60 - €110 and takes 18h 12m.

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 14m and costs €80 - €250.

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 12m.

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 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lier?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lier is 858 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 46m and costs €270 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 46m and costs €270 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 18h 12m.

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 2:26 AM in Edinburgh and 3:26 AM 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Lier?

There are 1144+ hotels available in Lier.

Edinburgh to Lier - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lier by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, subway, 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 to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Berchemtrain
5h 14m
€81–247
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
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 45m
€61–183
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 46m
€271–425
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 35m
€170–445
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 to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
3. Take the subway from 's-Gravenhage, Forepark to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraalsubway
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lierretrain
7h 34m
Bus
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 12m
€62–106
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 56m
€189–273

Edinburgh to Lier by train

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8h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 857.7 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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 46m. 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 12m.

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