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

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There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Penzance by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BIO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    9h 38m
    £149–305

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Penzancecar car
    23h 2m
    £122–648

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train
    29h 31m
    £277–537

  4. 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 Penzancecar car
    18h 11m
    £351–460

  5. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane BIO - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    11h 47m
    £189–285

  6. Fly 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 Penzancetrain train
    14h 10m
    £172–387

  7. Fly 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 Penzancetrain train
    13h 59m
    £177–457

  8. Fly 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 Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train
    14h 37m
    £169–417

  9. 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 Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    25h 51m
    £134–683

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    31h 30m
    £132–308

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration29h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Bus Station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 31h 30m.

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