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Manchester to Bilbao

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Eight ways to Travel from Manchester to Bilbao

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Cheapest
By car (1 691 km)
16 h 36 min
1691 km.
from $93
Fastest
Plane to Bilbao (Biarritz - Anglet - Bayonne Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
16 h 36 min
1691 km.
from $22.06
Train, Plane (Train to Liverpool)
7 h 26 min
1136 km.
from $130.11
Train, Bus
14 h 25 min
1136 km.
from $653.22
Bus
27 h 35 min
1136 km.
from $230.78
Train, Plane (Train to Leeds Bradford Airport)
8 h 34 min
1136 km.
from $216.60
Train
18 h 15 min
1135 km.
from $642.72

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$367.08
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$367.08

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Liverpool to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$253.16

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Liverpool to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$253.16
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$632.89

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$455.68
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$291.13
Plane from Liverpool to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$392.39

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$417.71
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$113.92
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

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59

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 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50
Train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$265.81
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.16–$101.26

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

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
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16

Eurotunnel

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

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$45.57

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66
Train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Euskotren

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

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$227.84

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Fishguard to Rosslare
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.15–$303.79

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Plymouth to Santander
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04
Other from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$55.69–$696.18
Other from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$113.92–$759.47

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bilbao is to fly which costs $59.78 - $228.26 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $59.78 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bilbao?

The distance between Manchester and Bilbao is 1148 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 25m and costs $326.09 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Manchester to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bilbao bus from?

Manchester to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bilbao train from?

Manchester to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $59.78 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $206.52 and takes 27h 35m, you could also train, which costs $293.48 - $706.52 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 04:15 in Manchester and 05:15 in Bilbao.

Where does the Manchester to Bilbao train arrive?

Manchester to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Bilbao?

Book your Manchester to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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