The average train between Bilbao and Folkestone takes 26h 29m and the fastest train takes 23h 3m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bilbao to Folkestone. 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 5 times a week between Bilbao and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 26h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Folkestone station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.
Bilbao to Folkestone train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Folkestone train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
The distance between Bilbao and Folkestone is 922.5 km. The road distance is 1,466 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Folkestone Central via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 20m.
