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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bilbao to Leeds

Composite routes from Bilbao to Leeds

Cheapest
16 h 18 min
Car
1671 km.
from $91
Other
6 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
1175 km.
from $141.85
13 h 54 min
Bus, Train
1174 km.
from $476.62
29 h 10 min
1173 km.
from $248.09
7 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
1175 km.
from $341.09
7 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1175 km.
from $240.76
10 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
1175 km.
from $178.91
10 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
1175 km.
from $384.24
18 h 8 min
1175 km.
from $642.07

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 Bilbao Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$278.47
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Durham
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$53.16–$240.50

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$506.31
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Durham
Ave. Duration:
8h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$430.36
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Humberside
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$569.60

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$455.68
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$759.47
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Humberside
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$481.00

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

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$417.71

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$506.31
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

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$417.71

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$291.13

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

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 Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$113.92
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander
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 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

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
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 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 Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$101.26
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.89–$253.16

NS

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

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
Train from Lille Europe to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$139.24
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$56.96
Train from Plymouth to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$202.52–$620.23

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87
Train from Darlington to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$50.63
Train from Darlington to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$59.49
Train from Barnetby to Doncaster
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$40.50

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

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

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Santander to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Leeds is to fly which costs $53.26 - $250 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Leeds is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs $70.65 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Leeds?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Leeds via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Leeds?

The distance between Bilbao and Leeds is 1218 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leeds without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 54m and costs $358.70 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Bilbao to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leeds bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leeds train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Leeds?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leeds is to bus which takes 29h 10m and costs $141.30 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $53.26 - $250 and takes 7h 37m, you could also train, which costs $326.09 - $652.17 and takes 18h 8m.

Where does the Bilbao to Leeds bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Leeds?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Leeds train arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2049+ hotels available in Leeds. Prices start at $39.29 per night.
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