There are 11 ways to get from Bedford to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Luton Airport
best- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LTN - BIO
5h 16m€40–136Train, bus via Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
12h 24m€328–558Train, bus
- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Bilbao Intermodalbus
18h 9m€230–433Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bedford to Plymouthcar
- Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
- Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar
25h 51m€196–825Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LGW - BIO
6h 28m€81–206Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LHR - BIO
6h 41m€94–289Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRS - BIO
8h 16m€153–315Train
- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
15h 49m€329–524Bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris to Bilbaobus
24h 35m€112–181Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Bedford to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
40h 21m€334–382Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bedford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbaocar
14h 34m€354–460
Bedford to Bilbao by train, subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Bilbao is to fly which costs €40 - €140 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €40 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bilbao via Milton Keynes Coachway, London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.
The distance between Bedford and Bilbao is 1020 km.
The best way to get from Bedford to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Saint-Jean-de-Luz which takes 12h 24m and costs €320 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Bedford to Bilbao, including transfers.
Bedford to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Bilbao train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
The best way to get from Bedford to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €550 and takes 15h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 24h 35m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and Bilbao, Spain?
Wizz Air UK flies from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 49m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–130
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €28–130
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bilbao Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–330
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from Bristol Airport to Bilbao Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–330
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–90
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Bedford to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–65
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Bedford to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Bedford to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Bedford to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €160–270
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €160–270
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €139
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €139
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–700
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €110–230
- Car Single Ticket
- €290–700
Ferry from Portsmouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 33h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €244
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Bedford to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Bilbao is 1h ahead of Bedford. It is currently 8:59 PM in Bedford and 9:59 PM in Bilbao.
Bedford to Bilbao train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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