Leiden to Edinburgh Trains

Leiden to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Edinburgh takes 11h 28m and the fastest train takes 9h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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.

11h 28m
Duration: 730 mi
Distance: £344
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

9h 16m

£284–447

Leiden to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 11h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:15 PM → 1:29 PM
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18h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 6:28 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 6:28 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 42m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 6:28 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:46 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 6:28 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 18m • 3 changes
1:16 PM → 9:31 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 4:28 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 6:29 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
2:16 PM → 10:31 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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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Train via Brussels

Leiden to Edinburgh train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:15 PM → 1:29 PMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM

8:04 AM → 4:27 PM

9:04 AM → 6:28 PM

11:04 AM → 8:33 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM

8:04 AM → 4:27 PM

9:04 AM → 6:28 PM

11:04 AM → 8:33 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:27 PM

8:04 AM → 4:27 PM

9:04 AM → 6:28 PM

11:04 AM → 8:33 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:46 AM → 2:27 PM

8:15 AM → 4:27 PM

9:04 AM → 6:28 PM

11:04 AM → 8:33 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM

9:15 AM → 5:28 PM

11:15 AM → 8:33 PM

1:16 PM → 9:31 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:27 PM

8:16 AM → 4:28 PM

10:16 AM → 6:29 PM

2:16 PM → 10:31 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intl

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl

Where to next?

Train trips from Leiden

Train trips to Edinburgh

Alternative transport options

8:15 PM → 1:29 PM
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