The average train between Chester and Bilbao takes 26h 49m and the fastest train takes 24h 49m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Chester 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between Chester and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 4:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chester is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 26h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.
Chester to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Chester and Bilbao is 1,103.9 km. The road distance is 1,737 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 18h 17m.
