The average train between Bilbao and Birmingham takes 18h 29m and the fastest train takes 15h 29m. There is at least one train per day from Bilbao to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Bilbao and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 18h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Amara-Donostia station, Bordeaux St Jean station, Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
Bilbao to Birmingham train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between Bilbao and Birmingham is 1027.9 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Birmingham New Street via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 16h 35m.
