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

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  1. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SDR - BHX
    5h 19m
    £39–177

  2. Bus, train via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    15h 6m
    £287–533

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    20h 17m
    £240–443

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Birminghamcar car
    24h 54m
    £149–695

  5. Fly Bilbao Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BIO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 19m
    £104–195

  6. Fly Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BIO - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 41m
    £88–205

  7. Fly Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BIO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 31m
    £79–250

  8. Fly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BIO - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 44m
    £84–285

  9. Fly Bilbao Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BIO - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 51m
    £71–242

  10. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SDR - STN
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h 23m
    £93–303

  11. Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus bus
    2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BIQ - STN
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    8h 28m
    £102–351

  12. Bus, train #2

    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 bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall Streetbus bus
    21h 37m
    £172–304

  13. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Winchestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    37h
    £165–700

  14. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Birminghamcar car
    15h 27m
    £316–410

Bilbao to Birmingham by bus, foot, and train

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Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 698.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Birmingham, England?

There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Birmingham. However, you can take the bus to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander, walk to Santander Airport (SDR) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Birmingham New Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Birmingham New Street via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 15h 6m.

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