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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 24h 17m.

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 7h 14m and costs £140 - £480.

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 21h 4m.

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 735 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 £120 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m 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 train which takes 9h 32m and costs £120 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 21h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £480 and takes 7h 14m.

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 2:17 AM in Leiden and 1:17 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.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Leiden to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Leiden to Edinburgh by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, ferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
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
£127–477
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Amsterdam IJmuiden to Newcastle upon Tyneferry
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
24h 17m
£23–44
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
£158–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
21h 4m
£56–135
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
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane RTM - EDI
7h 14m
£148–472
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
6h 24m
Train, bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain
2. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 19m
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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
7h 52m
£66–262

Leiden to Edinburgh by train

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9h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 730.8 mi
Duration: 9h 32m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, and London Victoria in around 21h 4m.

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