The average bus between Bilbao and Margate takes 22h 17m and the fastest bus takes 18h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Margate. 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 twice daily between Bilbao and Margate. 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 Margate at 5:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris and take an average of 22h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Margate? 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 Margate. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Margate station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 17m.
Bilbao to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.
The distance between Bilbao and Margate is 959 km. The road distance is 1,287 km.
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Marine Terrace via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, Pencester Road, and Bus Station in around 20h 47m.