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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Colchester is to fly and train which costs £60 - £210 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Coach Stop via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, London Victoria and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 28m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Colchester?

The distance between Bilbao and Colchester is 659 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Colchester without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 17h 43m and costs £100 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Bilbao to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Colchester bus from?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Colchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 6:08 AM in Bilbao and 5:08 AM in Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Bilbao to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Colchester by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, 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.

Fly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BIO - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 56m
£72–242
Fly Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BIO - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 46m
£63–205
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
17h 43m
£109–305
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 London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
35h 19m
£80–330
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
14h 3m
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 Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 5m
£92–249
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
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 bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 38m
£66–222
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 Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
19h 35m
£97–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
24h 28m
£75–171
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
15h 26m
£205–307

Bilbao to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

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17h 43mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 654.9 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Coach Stop via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 24h 28m.

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