The average train between Hartlepool and Bilbao takes 26h 1m and the fastest train takes 24h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 3:59 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 26h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Bilbao station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 1m.
Hartlepool to Bilbao train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Bilbao train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Hartlepool and Bilbao is 1,276.2 km. The road distance is 1,836 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool 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 18h 46m.