What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bilbao is to train and fly which costs €55 - €240 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bilbao via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Bilbao?

The distance between Basingstoke and Bilbao is 1006 km.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bilbao without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 22h 24m and costs €220 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Basingstoke to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Bilbao bus from?

Basingstoke to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Bilbao bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 6:19 PM in Basingstoke and 7:19 PM in Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Basingstoke to Bilbao - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Bilbao by train, plane, car ferry, car, bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LHR - BIO
5h 53m
€59–232
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Frattontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
3. Take the train from Le Havre to Massy - Palaiseautrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
22h 24m
€221–560
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar
24h 25m
€137–791
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bilbaobus
25h 30m
€102–180
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LGW - BIO
5h 51m
€69–220
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SOU - BIO
7h 5m
€111–283
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRS - BIO
6h 36m
€110–328
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LTN - BIO
6h 28m
€93–290
Train, car ferry, bus via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
27h 59m
€201–956
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Coshamtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
38h 9m
€121–670
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbaocar
14h 2m

Basingstoke to Bilbao by train, foot, and car ferry

3Weekly Services

22h 24mAverage Duration

€221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,005.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a bus from The Malls to Bilbao via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 25h 30m.

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