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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Edinburgh is to ferry and train which costs £50 - £150 and takes 22h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £170.

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 22h 14m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Edinburgh?

The distance between Schiphol and Edinburgh is 430 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 9h 56m and costs £120 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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-eu, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Train, bus or fly from Schiphol to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £480 and takes 9h 56m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 22h 14m.

Where does the Schiphol to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Schiphol and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Schiphol. It is currently 2:56 AM in Schiphol and 1:56 AM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2489+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Schiphol to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

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

Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
4h 23m
£57–163
Fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane AMS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 44m
£53–247
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 56m
£120–473
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
£157–237
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Middelburgtrain
2. Take the bus from Middelburg, Station to Gent, Dampoortbus 50
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Sheffieldbus
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
21h 32m
£107–268
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 20m
£69–181
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 11m
£53–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoriabus FlixBus N824 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
22h 14m
£56–154
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

52Weekly Services

9h 56mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 427 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

easyJet, KLM, and British Airways fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Edinburgh Waverley via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport, Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., and King's Cross in around 9h 56m.

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