The average train between Holyhead and Bilbao takes 19h 44m and the fastest train takes 16h 37m. There is at least one train per day from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:48 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 19h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.
Holyhead to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Holyhead and Bilbao is 1,124.3 km. The road distance is 1,777 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 44m.
