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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Preston to Bilbao

Composite routes from Preston to Bilbao

Cheapest
13 h 53 min
Car
1423 km.
from $78
Fastest
2 h 5 min
Plane
Other
5 h 46 min
Train, Plane
1166 km.
from $123.98
7 h 50 min
Train, Plane
1166 km.
from $177.18
14 h 32 min
Train, Bus
1164 km.
from $677.09
29 h 40 min
1167 km.
from $249.62
9 h 19 min
Train, Plane
1166 km.
from $213.37
18 h 22 min
1165 km.
from $666.63

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 Preston Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.66
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

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

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 Preston to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$291.13
Train from Preston to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$88.60
Train from Preston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21

Eurotunnel

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$417.71

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$44.30

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Train from Preston to Bradford
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99

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

Other operators

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bilbao is to train and fly which costs $65.22 - $239.13 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $65.22 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Preston 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 22m.

How far is it from Preston to Bilbao?

The distance between Preston and Bilbao is 1198 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 32m and costs $336.96 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Preston to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bilbao bus from?

Preston to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bilbao train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Preston to Bilbao is to bus which takes 29h 40m and costs $141.30 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $304.35 - $760.87 and takes 18h 22m.

Where does the Preston to Bilbao bus arrive?

Preston to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 04:56 in Preston and 05:56 in Bilbao.

Where does the Preston to Bilbao train arrive?

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

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

Book your Preston 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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