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The average train between Manchester and Bilbao takes 23h 46m and the fastest train takes 23h 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 service departs Manchester at 5:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Bilbao at 18:21:59. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 23h 46m. 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 Piccadilly station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via London Euston station, Lille Europe station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 46m.
Manchester to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
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The distance between Manchester and Bilbao is 1137.3 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 17h 58m.
