The average train between Edinburgh and Portbou takes 22h 11m and the fastest train takes 20h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Portbou. 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 Portbou. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Portbou at 5:47 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 22h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Portbou? 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 Portbou. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Portbou station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.
Edinburgh to Portbou train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Portbou train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Port-Bou station.
Book your Edinburgh to Portbou train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Portbou is 1,571.6 km. The road distance is 2,024 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Port-Bou via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Perpignan in around 14h 27m.