How to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh
- 1668 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Edinburgh: bus, train. The two cities are about 1668 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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1668 km
Barcelona to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → Amsterdambus
FlixBus·21h 15m - 2Amsterdam → Londontrain
NS Int·4h 47m - 3London → EdinburghtrainLNER·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 35h 10m€78Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Barcelona to Amsterdam, about 21h 15m. Transfer in Amsterdam and continue by NS Int train on to London (4h 47m). Transfer in London and continue by LNER train on to Edinburgh (4h 25m). In total it's roughly €221 over 32h 43m, 2 transfers.
Barcelona to Edinburgh: common questions
Is there a bus from Barcelona to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Barcelona to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Barcelona?
About 1668 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Barcelona to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, NS Int, LNER
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026