The average train between Edinburgh and Bilbao takes 27h 34m and the fastest train takes 24h 51m. 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.
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 9:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 27h 34m. 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 Waverley station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via King's Cross station, Lille Europe station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.
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 Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Bilbao is 1411.1 km.
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 14m.
