What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Basque Country is to bus which costs €70 - €210 and takes 30h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Basque Country is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €75 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Basque Country station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Amara-Donostia via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Basque Country?

The distance between Edinburgh and Basque Country is 1433 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 14h 29m and costs €180 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Basque Country bus from?

Edinburgh to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Basque Country train from?

Edinburgh to Basque Country train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Basque Country is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €700 and takes 14h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 30h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Basque Country bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Basque Country?

Basque Country is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:03 PM in Edinburgh and 7:03 PM in Basque Country.

Where does the Edinburgh to Basque Country train arrive?

Edinburgh to Basque Country train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1644+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Edinburgh to Basque Country - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Basque Country by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, train, 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 Edinburgh Airport to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane EDI - BIO
5h 50m
€78–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
30h 45m
€72–210
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
14h 29m
€187–689
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar
30h 36m
€294–449
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GLA - BIO
8h 27m
€97–196
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane EDI - SDR
2. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
7h 57m
€95–242
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
34h 25m
€222–922
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar
19h

Edinburgh to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

39Weekly Services

14h 29mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,432.8 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Basque Country, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Amara-Donostia via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 14h 29m.

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