The average train between Liverpool and Bilbao takes 25h 34m and the fastest train takes 23h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool 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 25h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 34m.
Liverpool to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Liverpool and Bilbao is 1,128.4 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 57m.
