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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Rotterdam takes 11h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 13m
Duration
1,136 km
Distance
€407
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
8h 32m
€332–515

Edinburgh to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 13m. 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)EurostarEurostar15h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar10h 2m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar10h 2m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar10h 2m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 32m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar10h 2m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 2m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar7h 55m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Rotterdam? 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: 1,136.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 13m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rotterdam Centraal via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 32m.

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