The average train between Chester and Bilbao takes 25h 26m and the fastest train takes 22h 49m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once 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 25h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 49m • 5 changes
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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 25h 26m.
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 1,726 km.
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 18h 31m.