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

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There are 9 ways to get from Watford to Bilbao by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LHR - BIO
    5h 32m
    €43–197

  2. Fly from Luton Airport

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    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LTN - BIO
    5h 33m
    €24–137

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    13h 17m
    €307–557

  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 59m
    €186–367

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Watford to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar car
    25h 17m
    €178–813

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LGW - BIO
    5h 59m
    €56–184

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N1183 / ...
    24h 41m
    €114–204

  8. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    39h 29m
    €151–738

  9. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbaocar car
    14h 7m
    €342–433

Watford to Bilbao by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 974.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

Vueling Airlines and Aer Lingus fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford Junction to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 17m.

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