What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal is to bus which costs €55 - €170 and takes 20h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Rotterdam Cruise Terminal?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rotterdam Cruise Terminal is 734 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €140 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €140 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 20h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €430 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam Cruise Terminal?

There are 818+ hotels available in Rotterdam Cruise Terminal.

Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal - 10 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal by plane, train, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 48m
€77–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London VictoriaUkx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central StationN814 / ...
20h 33m
€57–169
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
8h 54m
€148–407
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal
11h 31m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)EDI - RTM
6h 32m
€194–426
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GLA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 42m
€101–316
Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NCL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 5m
€74–292
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ABZ - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 35m
€121–388
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London EustonEdinburgh - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
10h 44m
€135–490
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 Rotterdam Cruise Terminal
12h 37m
€211–302

Edinburgh to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal by train, subway, and foot

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8h 54mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.7 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rotterdam Cruise Terminal, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, and Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Rotterdam Cruise Terminal via London Victoria, Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, and Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein in around 20h 33m.

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