The average train between London and Bilbao takes 21h 48m and the fastest train takes 20h 20m. There is at least one train per day from London 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 once daily between London and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 1:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 21h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Bilbao station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
London to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between London and Bilbao is 940.5 km. The road distance is 1,442 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 46m.
