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

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

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  1. Fly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BIO - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    7h 13m
    £94–310

  2. Fly Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BIO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    7h 33m
    £74–226

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    14h 37m
    £285–507

  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 London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    20h 44m
    £146–272

  5. 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 Victoria to Margatetrain train
    38h 9m
    £315–514

  6. Fly Bilbao Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BIO - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    7h 19m
    £83–214

  7. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SDR - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    7h 35m
    £114–315

  8. Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    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
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    9h 15m
    £107–340

  9. Bus, train via London

    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 Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Marine Terracebus bus 022
    22h 52m
    £159–286

  10. 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 Margatecar car
    12h 59m
    £281–355

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    13h 57m
    £185–303

Bilbao to Margate by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration14h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 692.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Margate via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 37m.

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