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 £95 - £230 and takes 27h 30m.

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 50m and costs £90 - £280.

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 27h 30m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Exeter?

The distance between Bilbao and Exeter is 525 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 bus and train which takes 21h 25m and costs £220 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m 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 FlixBus, 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 6m and costs £130 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 27h 30m.

Where does the Bilbao to Exeter bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 10:51 AM in Bilbao and 9:51 AM 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 1163+ hotels available in Exeter.

Bilbao to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Exeter by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, 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 6m
£133–556
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 50m
£90–276
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
21h 25m
£221–405
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
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 14m
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 5m
£121–367
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
7h 58m
£111–327
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 40m
£133–381
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 Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
27h 30m
£100–222

Bilbao to Exeter by bus, train, and subway

14Weekly Services

21h 25mAverage Duration

£221Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bilbao to Exeter.

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Distance: 521.7 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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

KLM, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 27h 30m.

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