The average bus between Leeds and Bilbao takes 32h 31m and the fastest bus takes 28h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 Leeds and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 3:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leeds is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 4:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 32h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h 40m • 3 changes
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34h 35m • 3 changes
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29h 35m • 3 changes
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31h 35m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 31m.
Leeds to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.
Book your Leeds to Bilbao bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Leeds and Bilbao is 1,175.6 km. The road distance is 1,672 km.
You can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bilbao via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 26h 10m.