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 £50 - £180 and takes 19h 34m.

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 8m and costs £160 - £360.

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 34m.

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 £120 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 fly which takes 4h 8m and costs £160 - £360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £500 and takes 7h 59m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 19h 34m.

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 4:58 AM in Rotterdam and 3:58 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?

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

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

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

Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)RTM - EDI
4h 8m
£169–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoria814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
19h 34m
£51–177
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 59m
£125–496
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ghent Dampoort803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
17h 46m
£67–234
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh
11h 34m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)AMS - EDI
4h 24m
£69–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburgh
12h 35m
£173–262

Rotterdam to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 427.2 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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 Int. and King's Cross in around 7h 59m.

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