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Edinburgh to Zaandam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Zaandam takes 15h 7m and the fastest train takes 14h 21m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Edinburgh to Zaandam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 7m
Duration
1,217 km
Distance
€309
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Edinburgh to Zaandam train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Edinburgh and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 7:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 15h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)17h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Zaandam? 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: 1,216.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 7m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Zaandam via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 9h 42m.

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