The average train between Carlisle and Bilbao takes 16h 27m and the fastest train takes 15h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Carlisle 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 once daily between Carlisle and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 11:48 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 16h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
Carlisle to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Carlisle and Bilbao is 1,293.5 km. The road distance is 1,833 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 21m.
