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The average train between Utrecht and Edinburgh takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 9h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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.

12h 40m
Duration
741 mi
Distance
£346
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain train
  2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
9h 28m
£285–450

Utrecht to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 43m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 39m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 40m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 39m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 40m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 39m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 40m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 39m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 40m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 40m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 45m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Utrecht 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: 740.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 40m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Edinburgh Waverley via Rotterdam Alexander, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 28m.

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