The average train between Islington and Bilbao takes 23h 28m and the fastest train takes 20h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Islington 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 Islington and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 1:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Islington is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 23h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 47m • 5 changes
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22h 47m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Islington to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Islington station and arriving at Bilbao station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 28m.
Islington to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Islington to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Islington and Bilbao is 944 km. The road distance is 1,442 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 46m.