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

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There are 13 ways to get from Bilbao to Cambridge by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, train (TGV, Eurostar), or car train

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  1. Fly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BIO - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    6h 29m
    £81–287

  2. Fly Bilbao Airport to Luton Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BIO - LTN
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus bus
    6h 40m
    £24–129

  3. Bus, train via Antony

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    12h 36m
    £292–508

  4. 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 bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus
    21h 17m
    £165–286

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Cambridgecar car
    31h 12m
    £108–399

  6. 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 Cambridgetrain train
    6h 32m
    £74–202

  7. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    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
    5h 49m
    £48–182

  8. Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    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
    6h 54m
    £57–230

  9. 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 London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    7h 58m
    £138–299

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    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 King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    15h 39m
    £274–497

  11. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridgetrain train
    24h 24m
    £124–221

  12. 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 London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain train
    36h 1m
    £145–702

  13. 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 Cambridgecar car
    14h 13m
    £298–380

Bilbao to Cambridge by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Cambridge via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 39m.

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