What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Dover is to bus which costs £90 - £160 and takes 21h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Dover is to fly and train which takes 7h 7m and costs £80 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Dover. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Dover via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Dover. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Dover Priory via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Dover?

The distance between Bilbao and Dover is 676 miles.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Dover without a car is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs £270 - £490.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Dover?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Bilbao to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Dover bus from?

Bilbao to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Dover train from?

Bilbao to Dover train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Dover?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Dover is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs £270 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 21h 35m.

Where does the Bilbao to Dover bus arrive?

Bilbao to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 6:53 PM in Bilbao and 5:53 PM in Dover.

Where does the Bilbao to Dover train arrive?

Bilbao to Dover train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1135+ hotels available in Dover.

Bilbao to Dover - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Dover by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, ferry, car ferry, car, or car train

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Fly Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BIO - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 9m
£74–225
Fly Bilbao Airport to Luton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BIO - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 14m
£72–199
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
14h 31m
£275–482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus FlixBus N703 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 1700 / ...
21h 35m
£94–151
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
2. Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry
3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
37h 44m
£264–506
Fly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BIO - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 7m
£83–297
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SDR - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 30m
£104–300
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BIQ - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
9h 10m
£97–325
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
3. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry
23h 52m
£119–279
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
12h 33m
£275–347
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
13h 25m
£176–282

Bilbao to Dover by train

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Distance: 672.2 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Dover Priory via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Dover via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Dover in around 21h 35m.

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