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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Exeter is to fly and train which costs £80 - £190 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Exeter?

The distance between Bilbao and Exeter is 1019 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Exeter without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 43m and costs £290 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 13h 43m to get from Bilbao to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Exeter bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Exeter?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Exeter is to bus which takes 29h 5m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £130 - £240 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Bilbao to Exeter bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 5:26 AM in Bilbao and 4:26 AM in Exeter.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1529+ hotels available in Exeter.

Bilbao to Exeter - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Bilbao to Exeter by bus, train, car, car ferry, car train, ferry, or plane

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Bus, train via Paris
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
13h 43m
£299–576
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BIO - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 24m
£84–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lillebus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
21h 8m
£214–382
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar
2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar
22h 19m
£115–637
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar
16h 17m
£328–427
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
2. Take the ferry from Santander to Plymouthferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
26h 27m
£172–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
29h 5m
£108–240
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT)plane BIO - EXT
8h 46m
£134–235
Fly 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 Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 46m
£122–357
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BIO - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 36m
£108–287
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BIO - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 23m
£115–282
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BIO - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
12h 27m
£118–361

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

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13h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,012.9 mi
Duration: 13h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 29h 5m. Alternatively, KLM, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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