The average train between Carlisle and Bilbao takes 28h 8m and the fastest train takes 24h 32m. The train service runs several times 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 twice daily between Carlisle and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 8:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 28h 8m. 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 28h 8m.
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 1,921 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle 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 18h 41m.
