The average train between Bilbao and Holyhead takes 26h 35m and the fastest train takes 25h 54m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bilbao to Holyhead. 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 6 times a week between Bilbao and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 11:58 AM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 26h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Holyhead station via Amara-Donostia station, Massy Tgv station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.
Bilbao to Holyhead train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
The distance between Bilbao and Holyhead is 1124.3 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Holyhead via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 17h 59m.
