The average train between Edinburgh and Bilbao takes 23h 26m and the fastest train takes 15h 44m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Edinburgh and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 23h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Bilbao station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.
Edinburgh to Bilbao train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Bilbao train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Bilbao is 1,411.1 km. The road distance is 1,982 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 17m.
