The average bus between Folkestone and Bilbao takes 24h 41m and the fastest bus takes 18h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Bilbao. 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 Folkestone and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Pencester Road and take an average of 24h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 54m • 2 changes
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17h 30m • 2 changes
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21h 54m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Bilbao? 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 Folkestone to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.
Folkestone to Bilbao bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to Bilbao bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bilbao station.
The distance between Folkestone and Bilbao is 922.5 km. The road distance is 1,246 km.
You can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Bilbao via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 19h 11m.