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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Basque Country is to fly which costs €80 - €210 and takes 5h 34m.

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 34m and costs €80 - €210.

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 41m.

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 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Basque Country?

The distance between Edinburgh and Basque Country is 1431 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 17m and costs €360 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 34m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €360 - €700 and takes 14h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 30h 41m.

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 2:37 AM in Edinburgh and 3:37 AM 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Basque Country?

Book your Edinburgh to Basque Country bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1644+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Edinburgh to Basque Country - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 7 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 from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane EDI - BIO
5h 34m
€82–204
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 17m
€365–700
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
€268–950
Bus
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 41m
€102–249
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GLA - BIO
7h 58m
€100–235
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 Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
35h 5m
€453–1,194
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 17mAverage Duration

€365Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,430.9 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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) 4 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 17m.

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