The average bus between Manchester and Bilbao takes 29h 44m and the fastest bus takes 28h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 29h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 25m • 3 changes
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30h 1m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



28h 25m • 3 changes
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30h 1m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.
Manchester to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.
Book your Manchester to Bilbao bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Manchester and Bilbao is 1,137.3 km. The road distance is 1,675 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bilbao via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 26h 20m.