The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bilbao takes 24h 33m and the fastest train takes 22h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 4:58 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 24h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Bilbao station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Bilbao train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Bilbao train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bilbao is 1,305.6 km. The road distance is 1,872 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 46m.