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

The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Edinburgh is to train and ferry and bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 24h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lelystad to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Lelystad and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Lelystad to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lelystad Centrum and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Rotterdam Centraal and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Lelystad to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lelystad and Edinburgh is 462 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lelystad to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs £130 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Lelystad to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Edinburgh train from?

Lelystad to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Lelystad Centrum station.

Train or bus from Lelystad to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Lelystad to Edinburgh is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs £130 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 22h 55m.

What is the time difference between Lelystad and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Lelystad. It is currently 3:31 PM in Lelystad and 2:31 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Lelystad to Edinburgh train arrive?

Lelystad to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2506+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
5h 10m
£67–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
22h 55m
£66–154
Train
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 15m
£138–456
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lelystad to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar
17h 30m
£167–241
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 5m
£79–192
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane AMS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 29m
£68–268
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Hoofddorptrain
2. Take the ferry from Amsterdam IJmuiden to Newcastle upon Tyneferry
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
24h 57m
£70–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lelystad to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 31m

Lelystad to Edinburgh by train

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10h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459.7 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Edinburgh Waverley via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., and King's Cross in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Almere Centrum, Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Central Station, and London Victoria in around 22h 55m.

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