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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Southampton is to fly and bus which costs £40 - £210 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Southampton is to fly and bus which takes 6h 32m and costs £40 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Coach Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.

Is there a direct ferry between Bilbao and Southampton?

No, there is no direct ferry from Bilbao to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Portsmouth International Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Southampton?

The distance between Bilbao and Southampton is 649 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Southampton without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 11m and costs £300 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Bilbao to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Southampton bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Southampton?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Southampton is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs £90 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £170 and takes 24h 1m.

Where does the Bilbao to Southampton bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Southampton?

Southampton is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 8:13 AM in Bilbao and 7:13 AM in Southampton.

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

Book your Bilbao to Southampton bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1972+ hotels available in Southampton.

Bilbao to Southampton - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Southampton by plane, bus, train, car ferry, ferry, car, or car train

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BIO - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
6h 32m
£41–210
Bus, train via Paris
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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
13h 11m
£302–510
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
21h 12m
£191–323
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
29h 13m
£82–351
Fly to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BIO - SOU
7h 14m
£92–306
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 Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 45m
£57–190
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BIO - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 59m
£78–195
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 53m
£71–198
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 Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
24h 1m
£109–170
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Bilb-Stder / ...
2. Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry Es Sdr-Gb Pme
34h 58m
£213–217
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar
14h 40m
£327–426

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

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13h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 645.3 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Bilbao to Portsmouth International Port twice a week. Tickets cost £75–340 and the journey takes 28h 30m. Alternatively, KLM, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Southampton Airport (SOU) twice daily.

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