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

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There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Cambridge by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, train (TGV, Eurostar), ferry, 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 47m
    £75–243

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BIQ - STN
    7h 15m
    £59–282

  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 54m
    £278–476

  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 Int.train train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    19h 58m
    £116–206

  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 50m
    £76–171

  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 50m
    £72–220

  8. 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 13m
    £269–452

  9. Bus, train #2

    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 3m
    £163–267

  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 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
    £278–316

  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 Cambridgecar car
    14h 13m
    £301–384

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

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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 13m.

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