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How to get fromEngland to Bilbaoby plane, train, bus, ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from England to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane MAN - BIO
    5h 7m
    €60–190

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LTN - BIO
    5h 42m
    €43–164

  3. Train, bus via Paris

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    12h 22m
    €313–532

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    19h 58m
    €182–325

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    38h 26m
    €284–332

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LHR - BIO
    5h 20m
    €56–255

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LGW - BIO
    5h 11m
    €44–169

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    16h 34m
    €308–505

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1710 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus N7733 / ...
    26h 33m
    €122–188

  10. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbaocar car
    13h 37m
    €340–438

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Bilbaocar car
    14h 59m
    €233–403

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

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,149.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between England and Bilbao, Spain?

easyJet, Aer Lingus, and five other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 34m.

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