What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Edinburgh?

The distance between Barcelona and Edinburgh is 1065 miles.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 15h 3m and costs £170 - £650.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Edinburgh bus from?

Barcelona to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Edinburgh train from?

Barcelona to Edinburgh train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £650 and takes 15h 3m, you could also bus via Calais, which costs £75 - £250 and takes 30h 43m.

Where does the Barcelona to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Barcelona to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Barcelona and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Barcelona. It is currently 6:31 AM in Barcelona and 5:31 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Barcelona to Edinburgh train arrive?

Barcelona to Edinburgh train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Edinburgh?

Book your Barcelona to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Edinburgh?

Book your Barcelona to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Barcelona to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BCN - EDI
5h 52m
£54–154
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
15h 3m
£179–618
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
30h 43m
£75–244
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Barcelona to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh
21h 9m
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Newcastle (NCL)BCN - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 30m
£64–218
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BCN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 52m
£76–209
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
15h 58m
£212–672
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoria700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to North St David Street831
34h 45m
£76–246
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Barcelona to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburgh
22h 3m
£303–450

Barcelona to Edinburgh by train and bus

14Weekly Services

15h 3mAverage Duration

£179Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,058.6 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

Ryanair UK, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 3m.

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