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How to get fromBilbao to Colchesterby plane, train, bus, car ferry, car or car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Colchester by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Fly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BIO - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 55m
    £72–257

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    25h 20m
    £49–202

  3. Bus, train via Lille

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    20h 15m
    £80–340

  4. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    35h 19m
    £79–315

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar car
    14h 3m

  6. Fly Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BIO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 45m
    £63–205

  7. Fly Bilbao Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BIO - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    6h 4m
    £74–249

  8. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SDR - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    6h 38m
    £56–232

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar car
    15h 26m
    £205–307

Bilbao to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, walk to Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Stratford, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Colchester via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 20h 15m.

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