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Chester to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Bilbao takes 24h 30m and the fastest train takes 22h 49m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

24h 30m
Duration
1,726 km
Distance
€465
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
17h 53m
€375–635

Chester to Bilbao train times

Trains run twice daily between Chester and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:14 AM in the morning, 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 24h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,726.4 km
  • Duration: 24h 30m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Chester to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 53m.

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