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Eleven ways to Travel from Bilbao to Folkestone

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Cheapest
By car (1 266 km)
12 h 11 min
1266 km.
from $69
Other
Rideshare
12 h 11 min
1266 km.
from $16.51
Bus, Plane (Fly Bilbao Airport to Heathrow Airport)
6 h 11 min
921 km.
from $254.13
Bus, Plane (Bus to Parayas Airport)
7 h 32 min
921 km.
from $168.86
Bus, Train
12 h 53 min
921 km.
from $389.67
Bus via Paris
19 h 44 min
922 km.
from $141.87
Bus, Plane (Fly Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport)
6 h 25 min
921 km.
from $153.80
Bus, Plane (Fly Bilbao Airport to London City Airport)
8 h 43 min
921 km.
from $339.57
Bus, Plane (Bus to Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport)
8 h 47 min
921 km.
from $227.45
Train
14 h 55 min
920 km.
from $533
Bus
23 h 44 min
922 km.
from $208.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Bilbao Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$189.87

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Parayas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$189.87
Plane from Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$392.39

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$759.47

Air France

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

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$455.68

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Bilbao Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$189.87

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$468.34

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$430.36

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Parayas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36
Plane from Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$417.71

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calais
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50
Bus from Calais to Dover
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89
Bus from Lille to Dover
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
13h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50
Train from Hendaye to Massy
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Eurotunnel

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

Thameslink

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

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.10–$113.92

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Train from London Bridge to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$82.28
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Santander to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Twice 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 Calais to Port
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 Bilbao to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Folkestone is to bus via Paris which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 19h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs $184.78 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Folkestone Central via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Folkestone?

The distance between Bilbao and Folkestone is 1079 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Folkestone without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 53m and costs $282.61 - $510.87 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Bilbao to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Folkestone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Folkestone train from?

Bilbao to Folkestone train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Folkestone is to bus via Paris which takes 19h 44m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $282.61 - $500 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Bilbao to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 12:10 in Bilbao and 11:10 in Folkestone.

Where does the Bilbao to Folkestone train arrive?

Bilbao to Folkestone train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Folkestone. Prices start at $54.38 per night.
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