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 £60 - £200 and takes 4h 12m.

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 12m and costs £60 - £200.

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 3m.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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 12m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £290 and takes 9h 32m, you could also bus, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 20h 3m.

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 12:36 PM in Leiden and 11:36 AM 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 2471+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Leiden to Edinburgh by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, train (Eurostar), or car train

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)plane AMS - EDI
4h 12m
£63–191
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
9h 32m
£159–288
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leiden to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar
16h 31m
£208–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
20h 3m
£68–224
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 18m
£81–251
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane AMS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 46m
£89–290
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 15m
£354–578
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 6m

Leiden to Edinburgh by train

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9h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 437.7 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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 32m.

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