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 £65 - £100 and takes 19h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Edinburgh is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 43m and costs £220 - £380.

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 56m.

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 8h.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rotterdam and Edinburgh is 460 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 8h and costs £210 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Edinburgh is to train which takes 8h and costs £210 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £100 and takes 19h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £150 - £480 and takes 4h 11m.

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 1:00 AM in Rotterdam and 12:00 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Rotterdam to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Rotterdam to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Edinburgh by taxi, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, bus, train, 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.

Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
2h 43m
£225–371
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
19h 56m
£66–100
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 / ...
8h
£217–449
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
2. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar
16h 14m
£180–247
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane RTM - EDI
4h 11m
£151–479
Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
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
3h 38m
£238–426
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
11h 38m

Rotterdam to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 457.4 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Edinburgh Waverley via London St. Pancras Int. and King's Cross in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria in around 19h 56m.

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