The average train between Leeds and Bilbao takes 23h 51m and the fastest train takes 23h 11m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between Leeds and Bilbao. The service departs Leeds at 5:10 PM in the evening, which arrives into Bilbao at 18:21:59. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 23h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via King's Cross station, Lille Europe station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 51m.
Leeds to Bilbao train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Leeds and Bilbao is 1175.6 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 18h 27m.
