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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Exeter is to bus which costs £90 - £220 and takes 29h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs £75 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 23m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Exeter?

The distance between Bilbao and Exeter is 530 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Exeter without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 39m and costs £160 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Bilbao to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Exeter bus from?

Bilbao to Exeter bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao station.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Exeter?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Exeter is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs £90 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 29h 23m.

Where does the Bilbao to Exeter bus arrive?

Bilbao to Exeter bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 5:43 PM in Bilbao and 4:43 PM in Exeter.

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

Book your Bilbao to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Exeter by plane, car, car ferry, train, 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.

Fly to Exeter
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT)plane BIO - EXT
8h 46m
£94–556
Fly 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 Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 56m
£77–257
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar
22h 19m
£115–637
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
23h 39m
£161–383
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar
16h 15m
Fly 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 Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 7m
£126–357
Fly 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 Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 6m
£115–307
Fly 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 Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 53m
£126–332
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BIO - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 57m
£117–348
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
26h 50m
£123–666
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
29h 23m
£90–216

Bilbao to Exeter by train, foot, bus, and subway

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23h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 527.4 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

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

KLM flies from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Bampfylde Street via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 29h 23m.

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