The average train between Birmingham and Bilbao takes 24h 32m and the fastest train takes 22h. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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.
Trains run twice daily between Birmingham and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 11:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 24h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via London Euston station, Lille Europe station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 32m.
Birmingham to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Birmingham and Bilbao is 1027.9 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 35m.
