The average bus between Bilbao and Cardiff takes 26h 25m and the fastest bus takes 25h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bilbao and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris and take an average of 26h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Cardiff station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.
Bilbao to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GR station.
Book your Bilbao to Cardiff bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Bilbao and Cardiff is 913.9 km. The road distance is 1,602 km.
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Kingsway GR via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 25h 52m.