The average train between Liverpool Lime Street and Bilbao takes 24h 10m and the fastest train takes 21h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool Lime Street 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 Liverpool Lime Street and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 11:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool Lime Street is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 24h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool Lime Street to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
Liverpool Lime Street to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool Lime Street to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Liverpool Lime Street and Bilbao is 1,128 km. The road distance is 1,752 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street 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 17h 33m.