The average bus between Bilbao and Manchester takes 27h 26m and the fastest bus takes 26h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris and take an average of 27h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Manchester station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 26m.
Bilbao to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Book your Bilbao to Manchester bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Bilbao and Manchester is 1,137.3 km. The road distance is 1,686 km.
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Manchester Central Coach Station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 28h 4m.