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Eight ways to Travel from Folkestone to Bilbao

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Cheapest
By car (1 263 km)
12 h 11 min
1263 km.
from $69
Other
Rideshare
12 h 11 min
1263 km.
from $16.47
Train, Plane (Train)
6 h 1 min
921 km.
from $155.83
Train, Bus
13 h 6 min
920 km.
from $538.48
Bus
19 h 22 min
922 km.
from $191.30
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 59 min
921 km.
from $256.15
Train, Plane (Train to London City Airport)
7 h 49 min
921 km.
from $339.02
Train
15 h 8 min
920 km.
from $531.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$189.87
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$759.47

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$759.47

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$455.68

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$569.60

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$759.47
Plane from London City Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$531.63

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dover to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50
Train from Massy Tgv to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.10–$113.92

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
Ave. Duration:
31h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$113.92–$759.47

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Bilbao is to bus which costs $103.26 - $173.91 and takes 19h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $184.78 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy Tgv, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Bilbao?

The distance between Folkestone and Bilbao is 1068 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 6m and costs $282.61 - $510.87 .

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Folkestone to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Bilbao bus from?

Folkestone to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Bilbao train from?

Folkestone to Bilbao train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Bilbao is to bus which takes 19h 22m and costs $103.26 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $282.61 - $500 and takes 15h 8m.

Where does the Folkestone to Bilbao bus arrive?

Folkestone to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 10:03 in Folkestone and 11:03 in Bilbao.

Where does the Folkestone to Bilbao train arrive?

Folkestone to Bilbao train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Bilbao. Prices start at $51.90 per night.
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