How to get to Edinburgh from Amsterdam

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Compare train, coach and flight for Amsterdam to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £541.

Distance: 659 km

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Train

£167

Average Price

£113

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Cheapest

£541

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5h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

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22h 11m

Average total duration

21h 41m

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30m

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9h 38m

Average total duration

9h 8m

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30m

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2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Amsterdam to Edinburgh

How to get to Edinburgh from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
18:3024h05
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
17:35Edinburgh, Bus Station
£701One-way
1 change

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
17:5528h50
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
21:45Edinburgh, Bus Station
£641One-way
2 changes

Fastest

KLMKL931
15:401h25
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
16:05Edinburgh Airport
£4661One-way
0 changes

Other options

Eurostar9147+LumoC08160
14:4011h02
Amsterdam Centraal
00:42Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£961One-way
1 change
Eurostar9115+LumoC08155
06:4010h55
Amsterdam Centraal
16:35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1051One-way
1 change
Eurostar9133+LumoC08160
10:4015h02
Amsterdam Centraal
00:42Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£1071One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
15:1527h20
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
17:35Edinburgh, Bus Station
£651One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
14:4527h50
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
17:35Edinburgh, Bus Station
£651One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:3022h55
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
06:25Edinburgh, Bus Station
£811One-way
1 change
easyJetU27837
11:401h35
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
12:15Edinburgh Airport
£1361One-way
0 changes
British AirwaysBA449 · BA1446
07:006h20
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
12:20Edinburgh Airport
£1771One-way
1 change
British AirwaysBA433 · BA1452
11:304h45
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
15:15Edinburgh Airport
£2191One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Amsterdam to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £63 compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:

A flight is £1 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £63 from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.

Taking a flight costs £520 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £583.

The fastest way from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 25 min.

There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:

Coach takes 22 h 25 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 9 h 19 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 409 miles from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is:

  • 4 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Edinburgh from Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:

  • Flights most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:

  • You can take a coach from Amsterdam to Edinburgh with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £63 with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.
  • You can take a flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), British Airways or Lufthansa. Cheap tickets can be found for £63 with easyJet from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.
  • You can take a train from Amsterdam to Edinburgh with Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for £583 with Eurostar from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

  • You can book a direct coach with.
  • You can book a direct flight with easyJet or KLM.
  • You can book a direct train with.

Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh often also extend their holiday to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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