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

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There are 14 ways to get from Bilbao to Margate by plane, train, bus, car ferry, train (TGV, Eurostar), car, or car train

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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 15m
    £97–317

  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 15m
    £77–222

  3. Bus, train via Irun

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye 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 St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    13h 48m
    £280–546

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus bus 700
    20h 47m
    £96–160

  5. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    37h 1m
    £150–718

  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 2m
    £81–242

  7. 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 Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    7h 34m
    £89–272

  8. Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, 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 train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    8h 39m
    £98–320

  9. Fly Bilbao Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BIO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    8h 44m
    £156–329

  10. Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EAS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    8h 12m
    £212–657

  11. 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 32m
    £295–542

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    26h 21m
    £108–264

  13. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar car
    12h 59m
    £278–351

  14. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    13h 57m
    £169–283

Bilbao to Margate by bus, foot, and train

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Marine Terrace via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, Pencester Road, and Bus Station in around 20h 47m. Alternatively, 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 32m.

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