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

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There are 13 ways to get from Bilbao to Stansted by bus, train, car ferry, car, car train, train (TGV, Eurostar), ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    11h 39m
    £255–479

  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 Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    7h 33m
    £52–165

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lillebus bus FlixBus N743
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    20h 19m
    £169–365

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Stanstedcar car
    30h 22m
    £105–389

  5. 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 Stanstedcar car
    13h 3m
    £281–355

  6. 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
    13h 18m
    £282–465

  7. Bus, train #2

    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 Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    26h 33m
    £88–217

  8. 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 bus from International Port Coach Stop to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    39h 21m
    £216–405

  9. Fly Bilbao Airport 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 Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    7h 58m
    £63–242

  10. 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 Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    8h 13m
    £52–143

  11. 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 London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    8h 25m
    £98–289

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

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus bus
    3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BIQ - STN
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    10h 23m
    £88–307

  13. Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly to London City Airport

    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
    9h 7m
    £181–686

Bilbao to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration26h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 868.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 39m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Stansted via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 13h 18m.

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