The average train between Gatwick Airport and Bilbao takes 13h 31m and the fastest train takes 12h 44m. There is at least one train per day from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 3:06 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 13h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Bilbao station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
Gatwick Airport to Bilbao train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Bilbao train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Bilbao is 902.1 km. The road distance is 1,401 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 29m.