The average bus between Reading and Bilbao takes 26h 7m and the fastest bus takes 23h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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 Reading and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 26h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bilbao station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 7m.
Reading to Bilbao bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Bilbao bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Bilbao station.
Book your Reading to Bilbao bus tickets online with RailAir, National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Reading and Bilbao is 922.8 km. The road distance is 1,432 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bilbao via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 24h 54m.