The average train between Manchester and Bilbao takes 25h 6m and the fastest train takes 24h 6m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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 3 times a week between Manchester and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 5:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 25h 6m. 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 25h 6m.
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 1,744 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 18h.
