The average train between Central London and Bilbao takes 21h 55m and the fastest train takes 19h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Central London 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 Central London and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Central London is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 21h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Central London to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Central London to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Bilbao station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
Central London to Bilbao train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Central London to Bilbao train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Central London and Bilbao is 935.9 km. The road distance is 1,459 km.
You can take a subway from Northfields station to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 41m.