The average train between Glasgow and Bilbao takes 29h 27m and the fastest train takes 26h 45m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Glasgow and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 29h 27m. 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 29h 27m.
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 2,083 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central 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 20h 15m.
