The average train between Bilbao and Manchester takes 19h 13m and the fastest train takes 16h 21m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Bilbao and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 19h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Amara-Donostia station, Bordeaux St Jean station, Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.
Bilbao to Manchester train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Bilbao and Manchester is 1137.3 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Manchester Piccadilly via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 18h 11m.
