The average train between Holyhead and Bilbao takes 23h 53m and the fastest train takes 16h 37m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:48 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 23h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via London Euston station, Paris Nord station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 53m.
Holyhead to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Holyhead and Bilbao is 1124.3 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 48m.
