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Trip Overview

The average train between Alkmaar and Edinburgh takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 9h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Alkmaar to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 40m
Duration
774 mi
Distance
£224
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train train
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
10h 25m
£184–287

Alkmaar to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Alkmaar and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 25m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 45m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 38m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 45m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 38m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 45m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 38m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 45m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 45m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 54m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 36m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Alkmaar to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 774.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 40m

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

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Edinburgh Waverley via Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., and King's Cross in around 10h 25m.

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