The average train between London and Bilbao takes 22h 49m and the fastest train takes 20h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 London and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 1:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 22h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Lille Europe station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 49m.
London to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between London and Bilbao is 940.5 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 16m.
