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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 13 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 Bristol Airport to Bilbao Airport

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane BRS - BIO
    5h 7m
    €64–147

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport

    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
    6h 1m
    €43–138

  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 52m
    €257–501

  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 53m
    €152–304

  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 37m
    €265–500

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Bilbao Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane MAN - BIO
    5h 28m
    €65–171

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport

    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 44m
    €45–160

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bilbao Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LHR - BIO
    5h 39m
    €56–241

  9. Fly London City Airport to San Sebastián Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane LCY - EAS
    4h 27m
    €193–758

  10. Fly London Stansted Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane STN - BIQ
    2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus
    6h 33m
    €79–292

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train
    8h 30m
    €98–259

  12. 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 41m
    €315–403

  13. 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 3m
    €191–327

United Kingdom to Basque Country by bus and train

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 925.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and Basque Country, Spain?

easyJet and KLM fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charing Cross to Amara-Donostia via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 52m.

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