The average train between Edinburgh and Bilbao takes 26h 1m and the fastest train takes 25h 21m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Edinburgh to Bilbao. 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 3 times a week between Edinburgh and Bilbao. The service departs Edinburgh at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Bilbao at 18:21:59. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 26h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via King's Cross station, Lille Europe station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 1m.
Edinburgh to Bilbao train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Bilbao is 1411.1 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 20h 24m.
