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Leeds to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeds and Bilbao takes 24h 6m and the fastest train takes 22h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 6m
Duration
1,739 km
Distance
€434
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain 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 12m
€352–597

Leeds to Bilbao train times

Trains run twice daily between Leeds and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 24h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,739.4 km
  • Duration: 24h 6m

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

You can take a train from Leeds 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 17h 12m.

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