The average train between Scotland and Bilbao takes 27h 57m and the fastest train takes 25h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 twice daily between Scotland and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 2:34 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 27h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 57m.
Scotland to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Scotland and Bilbao is 1,506.1 km. The road distance is 2,083 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 20h 15m.
