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The average train between Preston and Bilbao takes 24h 20m and the fastest train takes 24h 19m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Preston 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 a week between Preston and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 4:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Preston is at 5:02 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 24h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Preston 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 24h 20m.
Preston to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
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The distance between Preston and Bilbao is 1167.7 km.
You can take a train from Preston 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 4m.
