How to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh
- 669 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 9h 28m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 28m
2 transfers
Flight + Train
€162
Cheapest
9h 48m
1 transfer
Train
€139
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 48m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 669 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €124, on Sat, Sep 26.
669 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €73Checked Oct 2 | 1h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €139Reading date not recorded | 9h 48m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €124Reading date not recorded | 16h 26m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€73Checked Oct 21h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€139Reading date not recorded9h 48m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€124Reading date not recorded16h 26m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam → Londontrain
NS Int·4h 47m - 2London → EdinburghtrainLNER·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Amsterdam to Edinburgh
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€66November 2026
€65Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
NS IntAmsterdam-LondonBook →LNERLondon-EdinburghBook →
easyJetAmsterdam Schiphol-London GatwickSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busLondon Gatwick-LondonSee live options and dates →Regional connectionAmsterdam Schiphol-Harwich, Harwich-London StanstedBook →Local busLondon Stansted-CambridgeBook →
FlixBusCambridge-London Borough of NewhamBook →On this route you travel with NS Int, LNER, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Edinburgh works
Start with a NS Int train from Amsterdam to London, about 4h 47m. Transfer in London and continue by LNER train on to Edinburgh (4h 25m). In total it's roughly €139 over 9h 48m, 1 transfer.
Amsterdam to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 9h 48m by train, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Amsterdam?
About 669 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Edinburgh cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €124 to €139. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with NS Int, LNER, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 48m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: NS Int, LNER
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026