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Trip Overview

The average train between Hoofddorp and Edinburgh takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Hoofddorp 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.

10h 30m
Duration
742 mi
Distance
£222
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train train
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
9h 37m
£179–281

Hoofddorp to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Hoofddorp and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hoofddorp is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 44m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 44m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 44m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 44m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 44m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hoofddorp 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: 741.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a train from Hoofddorp to Edinburgh Waverley via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., and King's Cross in around 9h 37m.

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