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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Edinburgh is to line 180 bus and fly which costs £65 - £200 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Edinburgh is to line 180 bus and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Schiphol Noord, Knooppunt Schiphol Noord, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Edinburgh?

The distance between Schiphol and Edinburgh is 436 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs £250 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Schiphol to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Edinburgh bus from?

Schiphol to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Train or bus from Schiphol to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Edinburgh is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs £250 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 21h 32m.

Where does the Schiphol to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Schiphol and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Schiphol. It is currently 4:53 AM in Schiphol and 3:53 AM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2769+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Schiphol to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, line 180 bus, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Schiphol to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, train, ferry, 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.

Line 180 bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Schiphol, Knooppunt Noordbus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
4h 51m
£69–197
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 2m
£257–424
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Schiphol to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar
16h 47m
£222–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoriabus N824 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
21h 32m
£70–234
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 52m
£87–252
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane AMS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 18m
£96–281
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Amsterdam IJmuiden to Newcastle upon Tyneferry
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
22h 16m
£148–482
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Den Haag Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
22h 45m
£145–297
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Schiphol to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 25m

Schiphol to Edinburgh by bus and train

20Weekly Services

10h 2mAverage Duration

£257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.3 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Edinburgh Waverley via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport Train Station, Rotterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Schiphol Noord, Knooppunt Schiphol Noord, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and London Victoria in around 21h 32m.

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