The average train between Leicester and Bilbao takes 24h 9m and the fastest train takes 23h 8m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Leicester 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 Leicester and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:11 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 24h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Bilbao station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 9m.
Leicester to Bilbao train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Bilbao train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Leicester and Bilbao is 1,051 km. The road distance is 1,608 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 46m.
