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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Bilbao takes 26h 31m and the fastest train takes 25h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 31m
Duration
2,067 km
Distance
€552
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
19h 45m
€439–713

Edinburgh to Bilbao train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 26h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,067.2 km
  • Duration: 26h 31m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 19h 45m.

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