The average train between Nottingham and Bilbao takes 23h 30m and the fastest train takes 22h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 11:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 23h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Bilbao station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
Nottingham to Bilbao train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Bilbao train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Nottingham and Bilbao is 1,085.5 km. The road distance is 1,641 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 20m.