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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Leith is to bus which costs £50 - £180 and takes 19h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Leith is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs £160 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Leith 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 28m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Leith. 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 Leith?

The distance between Rotterdam and Leith is 431 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leith without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £130 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Rotterdam to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leith train from?

Rotterdam to Leith train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Leith?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leith is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs £160 - £390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £500 and takes 7h 59m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 19h 28m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Leith bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Leith?

Leith is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 3:59 PM in Rotterdam and 2:59 PM in Leith.

Where does the Rotterdam to Leith train arrive?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leith?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Leith 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
3h 48m
£169–388
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 28m
£51–180
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
£132–496
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 28m
£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 Leith
11h 33m
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 39m
£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 Leith
12h 35m
£173–262

Rotterdam to Leith by train

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 428.9 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

British Airways, Transavia Holland, and two other airlines fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice 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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