The average train between Rotterdam and Edinburgh takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St. Pancras Int. and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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8h 7m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via London St. Pancras Int. station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Rotterdam to Edinburgh train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Edinburgh is 672.5 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Edinburgh Waverley via London St. Pancras Int. and King's Cross in around 7h 59m.