The average train between Glasgow and Bilbao takes 27h 47m and the fastest train takes 26h 47m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 2:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 2:34 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 27h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.
Glasgow to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Glasgow and Bilbao is 1,404.5 km. The road distance is 2,091 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 20h 52m.