The average train between Manchester and Bilbao takes 25h 8m and the fastest train takes 22h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 25h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 8m.
Manchester to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Manchester and Bilbao is 1,137.3 km. The road distance is 1,736 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 45m.
