The average train between Edinburgh and Basque Country takes 18h 33m and the fastest train takes 13h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Basque Country. 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 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Basque Country. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Basque Country at 7:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 18h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Basque Country? 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 Edinburgh to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Basque Country station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
Edinburgh to Basque Country train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Basque Country train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Basque Country is 1,441.9 km. The road distance is 1,876 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Amara-Donostia via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 14h 18m.