The average bus between Hartlepool and Bilbao takes 34h 22m and the fastest bus takes 32h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartlepool to Bilbao. 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 Hartlepool and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 1:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 11 and take an average of 34h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hartlepool to Bilbao? 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 Hartlepool to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 22m.
Hartlepool to Bilbao bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Hartlepool to Bilbao bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Bilbao station.
The distance between Hartlepool and Bilbao is 1,276.2 km. The road distance is 1,772 km.
You can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Bilbao via Bus Station Stand 11, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 28h 4m.