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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rotterdam to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Rotterdam to Edinburgh

Cheapest
11 h 50 min
Car
1070 km.
from $58
Fastest
1 h 44 min
Plane
Other
4 h 27 min
Train, Plane
671 km.
from $125.17
8 h 5 min
672 km.
from $453.65
20 h 21 min
672 km.
from $199.04
5 h 26 min
Train, Plane
671 km.
from $136.59
5 h 32 min
Train, Plane
671 km.
from $212.25
5 h 56 min
Train, Plane
671 km.
from $212.24
8 h 15 min
672 km.
from $402.28

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$420.47

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$828.20
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$955.61
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$611.59
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.86–$891.90

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$471.43

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$293.05
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.45–$382.24
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.30–$369.50

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.64–$535.14
Plane from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.86–$700.78
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$624.33
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$828.20

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.60–$700.78

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$471.43

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.97–$76.45
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$57.34–$82.82

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$165.64

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$29.31
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$152.90

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.77–$89.19
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.41–$267.57

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$101.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.82–$242.09

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$229.35–$331.28
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$108.30–$152.90

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.11–$43.32

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.19–$114.67

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.68–$89.19

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.60–$53.51

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs $54.35 - $228.26 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 .

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 20h 21m.

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 8h 5m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rotterdam and Edinburgh is 730 km.

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 8h 5m and costs $239.13 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 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 train which takes 8h 5m and costs $239.13 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $206.52 and takes 20h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $92.39 - $293.48 and takes 6h 35m.

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 09:41 in Rotterdam and 08:41 in Edinburgh.

Where does the Rotterdam to Edinburgh train arrive?

Rotterdam to Edinburgh train services, operated by 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?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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