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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeuwarden and Edinburgh takes 14h 22m and the fastest train takes 11h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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.

14h 22m
Duration
853 mi
Distance
£241
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Goudatrain 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
11h 41m
£197–304

Leeuwarden to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Leeuwarden and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 42m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 51m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 41m • 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)11h 42m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 51m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 42m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 51m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 42m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 51m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 49m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 42m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 51m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeuwarden 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.

Map of how to get from Leeuwarden to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 852.7 mi
  • Duration: 14h 22m

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

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Edinburgh Waverley via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., and King's Cross in around 11h 41m.

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