The average train between Folkestone and Bilbao takes 15h 24m and the fastest train takes 13h 23m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Folkestone 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 3 times a week between Folkestone and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 2:56 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 15h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Bilbao station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
Folkestone to Bilbao train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Bilbao train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Folkestone and Bilbao is 922.5 km. The road distance is 1,466 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 46m.
