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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Exeter is to fly and train which costs £80 - £200 and takes 6h 24m.

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 6h 24m and costs £80 - £200.

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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 44m.

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 bus and train which takes 21h 32m and costs £210 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 27m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £110 - £240 and takes 28h 44m.

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 4:16 PM in Bilbao and 3:16 PM in Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1527+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

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Fly to Exeter
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT)plane BIO - EXT
8h 27m
£144–235
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
6h 24m
£84–195
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 32m
£218–387
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar
2. Take the carferry 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 cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar
16h 17m
£329–429
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 51m
£123–357
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 35m
£109–277
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
8h 28m
£116–272
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
12h 14m
£117–371
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
2. Take the ferry from Santander to Plymouthferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
26h 15m
£222–339
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
28h 44m
£112–236

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

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26h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 527.4 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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

KLM, Vueling Airlines, and two 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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 28h 44m.

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