The average bus between Leicester and Bilbao takes 27h 21m and the fastest bus takes 26h. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 27h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 21m.
Leicester to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bilbao station.
Book your Leicester to Bilbao bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Leicester and Bilbao is 1,051 km. The road distance is 1,523 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bilbao via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 25h 55m.