The average train between Leeds and Bilbao takes 25h 11m and the fastest train takes 24h 11m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Leeds 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 a week between Leeds and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 5:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Leeds is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 25h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Bilbao station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 11m.
Leeds to Bilbao train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Bilbao train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Leeds and Bilbao is 1,175.6 km. The road distance is 1,747 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 18h 30m.
