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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £70 - £180 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 31m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bilbao and Edinburgh is 895 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 18h 47m and costs £310 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Bilbao to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Edinburgh bus from?

Bilbao to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £110 - £320 and takes 31h 31m.

Where does the Bilbao to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bilbao to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 1:26 PM in Bilbao and 12:26 PM in Edinburgh.

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

Book your Bilbao to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bilbao to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Edinburgh by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, or car train

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

Fly Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BIO - EDI
5h 20m
£72–172
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SDR - EDI
5h 56m
£67–173
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
18h 47m
£317–622
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
25h 41m
£185–497
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Edinburghcar
29h 39m
£214–790
Fly Bilbao Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BIO - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 5m
£90–207
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BIQ - EDI
8h 11m
£68–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
31h 31m
£118–313
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
33h 32m
£389–1,037
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
20h 3m

Bilbao to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

8Weekly Services

18h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 889.4 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Vueling Airlines, British Airways, and easyJet fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 31h 31m.

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