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

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There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Plymouth 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
    7h 20m
    £109–235

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    21h 26m
    £104–620

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Morlaixtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    21h 53m
    £222–722

  4. 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 Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    29h 46m
    £124–280

  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 Plymouthtrain train
    9h 17m
    £157–210

  6. 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 Plymouthtrain train
    8h 38m
    £147–397

  7. 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 Plymouthtrain train
    9h 29m
    £131–317

  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 Plymouthtrain train
    9h 17m
    £140–317

  9. 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 Plymouthcar car
    16h 59m
    £336–439

Bilbao to Plymouth by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 705.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Plymouth Coach Station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 29h 46m.

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