Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Cambridge

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Bilbao to Cambridge by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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.

  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 9m
    £72–237

  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 27m
    £24–107

  3. Bus, train via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure 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 King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    11h 58m
    £287–481

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus
    21h 5m
    £171–281

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Cambridgecar car
    31h 12m
    £108–394

  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 14m
    £70–182

  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
    £72–220

  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
    7h 29m
    £62–285

  9. 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
    16h
    £273–467

  10. 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 Int.train train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    21h 20m
    £118–206

  11. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain train
    37h 16m
    £273–326

  12. 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 Cambridgecar car
    14h 13m
    £300–383

Bilbao to Cambridge by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£287Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bilbao to Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 652 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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 16h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides