The average train between London and Bilbao takes 21h 27m and the fastest train takes 20h 47m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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 3 times a week between London and Bilbao. The service departs London at 7:34 PM in the evening, which arrives into Bilbao at 18:21:59. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 21h 27m. 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 St Pancras Intl station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Lille Europe station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 27m.
London to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between London and Bilbao is 940.5 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Lille Europe, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 19m.
