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How to get fromUnited Kingdom to Basque Countryby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from United Kingdom to Basque Country by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane MAN - BIO
    5h 19m
    €56–203

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 50m
    €44–156

  3. Train

    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 Hendayetrain train Tgv
    10h 7m
    €326–528

  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 San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    17h 48m
    €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 Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    39h 44m
    €295–342

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LHR - BIO
    5h 33m
    €52–258

  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 25m
    €45–182

  8. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane EDI - BIO
    5h 45m
    €73–197

  9. 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 Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    12h 43m
    €350–449

  10. 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 Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    14h 5m
    €243–403

United Kingdom to Basque Country by subway, foot, and train

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,148.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and Basque Country, 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 Amara-Donostia via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 7m.

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