The average train between Bilbao and Edinburgh takes 22h 28m and the fastest train takes 18h 38m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bilbao to Edinburgh. 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 6 times a week between Bilbao and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 22h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Amara-Donostia station, Bordeaux St Jean station, Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.
Bilbao to Edinburgh train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Bilbao and Edinburgh is 1411.1 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Edinburgh Waverley via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 20h 11m.
