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Edinburgh to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Leiden takes 14h 37m and the fastest train takes 13h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Edinburgh to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 37m
Duration
1,175 km
Distance
€292
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Edinburgh to Leiden train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Edinburgh and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:25 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 14h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Leiden? 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Leiden.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,174.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 37m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leiden Centraal via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 9h 16m.

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