What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which costs £100 - £240 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which takes 10h 9m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 56m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Bilbao and Aberystwyth is 845 miles.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 11m and costs £220 - £440.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Bilbao to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Aberystwyth bus from?

Bilbao to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where does the Bilbao to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Bilbao to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Aberystwyth?

Aberystwyth is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 8:19 PM in Bilbao and 7:19 PM in Aberystwyth.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Aberystwyth?

Book your Bilbao to Aberystwyth bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 824+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Bilbao to Aberystwyth - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 14 ways to get from Bilbao to Aberystwyth by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, car train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BIO - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
10h 9m
£103–235
Car ferry, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
3. Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
39h 48m
£70–536
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
24h 11m
£227–434
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar
2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Aberystwythcar
25h 52m
£159–705
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Aberystwythcar
17h 41m
£336–440
Fly Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BIO - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
10h 47m
£119–333
Fly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BIO - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
11h
£130–380
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SDR - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
10h 26m
£129–276
Fly Bilbao Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BIO - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
10h 37m
£144–280
Fly Bilbao Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BIO - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
11h 6m
£116–300
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SDR - STN
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
11h 21m
£161–435
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BIQ - STN
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
12h 41m
£154–461
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 400 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
29h 56m
£134–267
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
2. Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
42h 18m
£300–529

Bilbao to Aberystwyth by bus, train, and foot

9Weekly Services

24h 11mAverage Duration

£227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 840.4 mi
Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 29h 56m.

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