The average train between Manchester and Bilbao takes 15h 2m and the fastest train takes 13h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Manchester 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 once daily between Manchester and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 15h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bilbao station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
Manchester to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Manchester and Bilbao is 1,137.3 km. The road distance is 1,649 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 15h 27m.
