How to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Amsterdam and Edinburgh is around 693km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £360($425)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Newcastle upon Tyne then drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £245($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amsterdam and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Amsterdam to Edinburgh by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 20h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).

The distance between Amsterdam and Edinburgh is around 693km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 659km (410 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Amsterdam and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amsterdam and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amsterdam to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras Intl. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Eurostar, LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Amsterdam and Edinburgh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amsterdam and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 20h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amsterdam to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Amsterdam and Edinburgh. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 20h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Amsterdam and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Amsterdam and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

easyJet, KLM, British Airways and Ryanair fly between Amsterdam and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Amsterdam to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

How do I get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Amsterdam and Edinburgh

Transport options from Amsterdam to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 20m
£130($155)
hourly693km (430 miles)
Train and Plane2h 50m
£250($295)
hourly763km (474 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
£150($180)
hourly824km (512 miles)
Train
8h 30m
£360($425)
once daily1,208km (751 miles)
Bus
20h 40m
£50($59)
6 times a week1,281km (796 miles)
Ferry and Car
19h 30m
£245($285)
once daily717km (446 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Amsterdam and Edinburgh

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Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh