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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £75 - £240 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at University RE via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Cardiff?

The distance between Bilbao and Cardiff is 580 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 11m and costs £210 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Bilbao to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Cardiff bus from?

Bilbao to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cardiff is to fly which takes 9h 6m and costs £85 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £110 - £220 and takes 27h 47m.

Where does the Bilbao to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bilbao to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 6:14 AM in Bilbao and 5:14 AM in Cardiff.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 877+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Bilbao to Cardiff - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Bilbao to Cardiff by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, car train, or ferry

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

Fly Bilbao Airport to Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BIO - CWL
9h 6m
£87–281
Fly Bilbao Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BIO - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 39m
£77–236
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lillebus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
21h 11m
£210–381
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiffcar
24h 7m
£139–675
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
16h
Fly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BIO - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 50m
£111–347
Fly Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BIO - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 46m
£96–292
Fly Bilbao Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BIO - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 31m
£115–392
Fly Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BIO - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 48m
£107–255
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SDR - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 32m
£121–375
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
27h 47m
£110–211
Bus, car ferry, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Take the ferry from Royal William Yard Ferry Landing to Saltash Ferry Landingferry
4. Take the train from Saltash to Cardiff Centraltrain
29h 32m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
36h 31m
£148–687

Bilbao to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway

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21h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 576.6 mi
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Cardiff, Wales?

KLM, Vueling Airlines, and Volotea fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to University RE via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 27h 47m.

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