The average bus between Bilbao and Edinburgh takes 33h 20m and the fastest bus takes 32h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bilbao 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.
Buses run twice daily between Bilbao and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris and take an average of 33h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bilbao 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 bus from Bilbao to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 20m.
Bilbao to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Bilbao to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Bilbao and Edinburgh is 1,411.1 km. The road distance is 1,961 km.
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 30h 23m.