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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from United Kingdom to Bilbao

Composite routes from United Kingdom to Bilbao

Cheapest
18 h 22 min
Car
1858 km.
from $102
Other
4 h 56 min
Train, Plane
1271 km.
from $93.16
12 h 30 min
Train, Bus
1272 km.
from $461.18
22 h 48 min
1272 km.
from $137.41
16 h 19 min
1272 km.
from $441.09

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$215.18
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$215.18

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$493.65
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$278.47–$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:
$316.44–$430.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$58.23–$278.47

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47

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–$13.92

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$113.92
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72
Bus from Saint-Malo to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
12h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$107.59

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 London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$35.44

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:
$48.10–$101.26

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–$253.16
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$51.90–$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–$82.28

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

Eurotunnel

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

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$39.24

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:
$46.83–$107.59
Train from London Waterloo to Poole
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$164.55

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–$8.23

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$107.59–$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:
$43.04–$51.90

Condor Ferries

Phone:
+44 3456091024
Email:
Website:
condorferries.co.uk/
Other from Poole to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.90–$69.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from United Kingdom to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from United Kingdom to Bilbao is to train and fly which costs $59.78 - $173.91 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from United Kingdom to Bilbao?

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

Is there a direct bus between United Kingdom and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from United Kingdom to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.

Is there a direct train between United Kingdom and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from United Kingdom station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station 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 16h 19m.

How far is it from United Kingdom to Bilbao?

The distance between United Kingdom and Bilbao is 1148 km.

How do I travel from United Kingdom to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from United Kingdom to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $239.13 - $445.65 .

How long does it take to get from United Kingdom to Bilbao?

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

Where do I catch the United Kingdom to Bilbao bus from?

United Kingdom to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the United Kingdom to Bilbao train from?

United Kingdom to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from United Kingdom to Bilbao?

The best way to get from United Kingdom to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $59.78 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $130.43 and takes 22h 48m, you could also train, which costs $206.52 - $467.39 and takes 16h 19m.

Where does the United Kingdom to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of United Kingdom. It is currently 07:45 in United Kingdom and 08:45 in Bilbao.

Where does the United Kingdom to Bilbao train arrive?

United Kingdom to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Bilbao. Prices start at $46.42 per night.
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