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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via The Hague and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Rotterdam Centraal and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Leiden to Edinburgh?

The distance between Leiden and Edinburgh is 440 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs £130 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Leiden to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Edinburgh bus from?

Leiden to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Edinburgh train from?

Leiden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leiden to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £550 and takes 9h 31m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 20h 58m.

Where does the Leiden to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Leiden and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Leiden. It is currently 8:45 PM in Leiden and 7:45 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Leiden to Edinburgh train arrive?

Leiden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Leiden to Edinburgh 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 to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)AMS - EDI
4h 20m
£65–172
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Amsterdam IJmuiden to Newcastle upon Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
24h 17m
£27–287
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
9h 31m
£138–508
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London VictoriaN824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
20h 58m
£55–195
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)AMS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 13m
£72–247
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)AMS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 48m
£65–256
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh
12h 1m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburgh
13h 2m
£179–270

Leiden to Edinburgh by train

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9h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 437.4 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Edinburgh, Scotland?

easyJet, KLM, and British Airways fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Edinburgh Waverley via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., and King's Cross in around 9h 31m.

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