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Trip Overview

The average train between Barcelona and Edinburgh takes 18h 12m and the fastest train takes 15h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Barcelona 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.

18h 12m
Duration
1,340 mi
Distance
£553
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Barcelona to Edinburgh train times

Trains run once daily between Barcelona and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 9:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 18h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 6m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 6m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 6m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 6m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barcelona 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.

Map of how to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,340.2 mi
  • Duration: 18h 12m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h 26m.

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