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 - £160 and takes 19h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Leith is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £70 - £190.

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 4m.

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 50m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Leith?

The distance between Rotterdam and Leith is 458 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 50m and costs £130 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 train which takes 7h 50m and costs £130 - £400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £180 - £400 and takes 6h 8m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 19h 4m.

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 6:28 PM in Rotterdam and 5:28 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?

There are 2490+ hotels available in Leith.

Rotterdam to Leith - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Leith by train, plane, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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.

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)AMS - EDI
4h 40m
£74–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
19h 4m
£51–155
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 50m
£139–394
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 51m
£66–232
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 34m
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)RTM - EDI
6h 8m
£182–393
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)AMS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 19m
£91–271
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)AMS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 54m
£67–270
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 30m
£182–506
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
£184–274

Rotterdam to Leith by train

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7h 50mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455.2 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Edinburgh Waverley via London St. Pancras Int. and King's Cross in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, British Airways, Transavia Holland, and easyJet fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily.

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