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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bilbao to Manchester

Composite routes from Bilbao to Manchester

Cheapest
16 h 37 min
Car
1694 km.
from $93
Fastest
2 h 21 min
Plane
Other
7 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1136 km.
from $130.43
13 h 56 min
Bus, Train
1136 km.
from $487.49
27 h 25 min
1136 km.
from $229.07
8 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
1136 km.
from $137.66
8 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
1136 km.
from $151.63
18 h 10 min
1135 km.
from $636.63

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$405.05
Plane from Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.57–$240.50
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$278.47

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$544.28
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$506.31

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 Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$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 Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$354.42
Plane from Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08
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

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 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
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

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

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16

Eurotunnel

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

East Midlands Railways

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Winchester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$405.05

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Train from Leeds to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 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 Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66
Train from Leeds to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$44.30

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
Other from Santander to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$113.92–$759.47

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Manchester is to fly which costs $59.78 - $228.26 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $59.78 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Manchester?

The distance between Bilbao and Manchester is 1148 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 56m and costs $326.09 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Bilbao to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $59.78 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $206.52 and takes 27h 25m, you could also train, which costs $293.48 - $706.52 and takes 18h 10m.

Where does the Bilbao to Manchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 12:33 in Bilbao and 11:33 in Manchester.

Where does the Bilbao to Manchester train arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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