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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £75 - £230 and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £190 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rotterdam and Edinburgh is 430 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £250 - £410.

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

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Edinburgh bus from?

Rotterdam to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Edinburgh train from?

Rotterdam to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £190 - £410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £250 - £410 and takes 7h 59m, you could also bus, which costs £75 - £230 and takes 19h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 1:14 PM in Rotterdam and 12:14 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Rotterdam to Edinburgh train arrive?

Rotterdam to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Edinburgh?

Book your Rotterdam to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane RTM - EDI
4h 4m
£194–401
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
4h 25m
£73–203
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 59m
£259–408
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
2. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar
18h
£225–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
19h 15m
£77–230
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 19m
£255–409
Train via London
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
10h 23m
£179–339
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
11h 39m
£260–339

Rotterdam to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 427.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

British Airways, Transavia Holland, and two other airlines fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras Intl and King's Cross in around 7h 59m.

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