The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bilbao takes 22h 49m and the fastest train takes 21h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 12:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 22h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Bilbao station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 49m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bilbao is 902.1 km. The road distance is 1,489 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 45m.