The average train between Preston and Bilbao takes 15h 13m and the fastest train takes 14h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Preston 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 Preston and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 15h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.
Preston to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Preston and Bilbao is 1,167.7 km. The road distance is 1,689 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 9m.
