The average bus between Bilbao and Exeter takes 28h 12m and the fastest bus takes 26h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bilbao and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris and take an average of 28h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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30h 20m • 2 changes
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27h 20m • 2 changes
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29h 50m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Exeter station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.
Bilbao to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Bilbao to Exeter bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Bilbao and Exeter is 830.9 km. The road distance is 1,642 km.
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 27h 35m.