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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bilbao to Cardiff

Composite routes from Bilbao to Cardiff

Cheapest
15 h 48 min
Car
1605 km.
from $88
Other
5 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
912 km.
from $150
13 h 53 min
Bus, Train
912 km.
from $469.34
21 h 17 min
Bus, Train
912 km.
from $321.59
6 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
912 km.
from $326.63
7 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
912 km.
from $219.02
9 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
912 km.
from $183.86
8 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
912 km.
from $202.17
8 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
912 km.
from $240.49
25 h 49 min
912 km.
from $197.54

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76
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 Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.43–$367.08
Plane from Parayas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$189.87

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$468.34
Plane from Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$594.92

Air France

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

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 Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$202.52
Plane from Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,012.62
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76
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
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 Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$2,151.82
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Parayas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92
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 Lille
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89
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 London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62
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 Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
13h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$36.71

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

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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Reading to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55
Train from St Budeaux Ferry Road to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$253.16

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Wilmslow to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$126.58

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 Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Cardiff is to bus which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 25h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs $81.52 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Cardiff via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Cardiff?

The distance between Bilbao and Cardiff is 985 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 53m and costs $326.09 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Bilbao to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Cardiff bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cardiff is to fly which takes 9h 37m and costs $70.65 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 25h 49m.

Where does the Bilbao to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 16:41 in Bilbao and 15:41 in Cardiff.

Which airlines fly from Bilbao Airport Airport to Cardiff Wales Airport Airport?

Volotea, Vueling Airlines and KLM offer flights from Bilbao Airport Airport to Cardiff Wales Airport Airport.

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

Book your Bilbao to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $56.47 per night.
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