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How to get fromBilbao to Cardiffby bus, train, car, car ferry, car train, ferry, or plane

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There are 13 ways to get from Bilbao to Cardiff by bus, train, car, car ferry, car train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Paris

    best
    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 London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 13m
    £313–538

  2. Fly Bilbao Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BIO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 2m
    £66–154

  3. 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 train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    20h 41m
    £221–359

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiffcar car
    24h 7m
    £139–675

  5. 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 Cardiffcar car
    15h 59m
    £325–425

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus bus 507 / ...
    26h 42m
    £111–181

  7. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Santander to Plymouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    29h 46m
    £243–311

  8. Bus, ferry, train via Portsmouth

    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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    37h 47m
    £270–330

  9. Fly Bilbao Airport to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BIO - CWL
    8h 7m
    £77–280

  10. 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 Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 21m
    £108–327

  11. 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 Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 11m
    £94–247

  12. 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 Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 23m
    £103–230

  13. 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 Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 22m
    £142–343

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

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to University RE via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 26h 42m. Alternatively, KLM, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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