The average train between Ely and Bilbao takes 24h 30m and the fastest train takes 22h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely 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 twice daily between Ely and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 11:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 24h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Bilbao station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.
Ely to Bilbao train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Bilbao train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Ely and Bilbao is 1,043.2 km. The road distance is 1,555 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 23m.
