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How to get fromBilbao to Aberdeenby plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or car train

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There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Aberdeen by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or car train

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  1. Fly Bilbao Airport to Aberdeen Airport

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BIO - ABZ
    8h 22m
    £62–229

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    23h 42m
    £390–705

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    26h 10m
    £318–546

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Aberdeencar car
    31h 33m
    £244–840

  5. Fly Bilbao Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BIO - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    8h 46m
    £102–272

  6. Fly Bilbao Airport to Dundee Riverside Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane BIO - DND
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train
    12h 48m
    £77–260

  7. Fly Bilbao Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BIO - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Aberdeentrain train
    10h 53m
    £99–294

  8. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SDR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    8h 53m
    £143–293

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    36h 6m
    £143–243

  10. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Santander to Plymouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain train
    37h 14m
    £519–834

  11. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Aberdeencar car
    22h 11m
    £401–540

Bilbao to Aberdeen by train, bus, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration23h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 976.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Aberdeen, Scotland?

Vueling Airlines, British Airways, and three other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Aberdeen via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, La Fayette - Magenta - Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 23h 42m.

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