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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Zaandam takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 9h 12m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

10h 50m
Duration
1,217 km
Distance
€309
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Edinburgh to Zaandam train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)15h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 12m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 12m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 12m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 12m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 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: 10h 50m

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 43m.

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