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 £55 - £210 and takes 5h 58m.

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 58m and costs £55 - £210.

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, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 37m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Exeter?

The distance between Bilbao and Exeter is 654 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 23m and costs £150 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 56m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 24h 37m.

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 3:12 PM in Bilbao and 2:12 PM in Exeter.

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

Book your Bilbao to Exeter bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1349+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Exeter by plane, train, bus, 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 Bilbao Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BIO - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5h 58m
£58–207
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lille
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
21h 23m
£151–545
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Santander
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
3. Drive from Plymouth to Exeter
22h 6m
£90–637
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exeter
16h 8m
Fly Bilbao Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT)BIO - EXT
8h 56m
£114–247
Fly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BIO - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
7h 10m
£131–339
Fly Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BIO - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
8h 9m
£92–282
Fly Bilbao Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BIO - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
11h 52m
£84–314
Fly Bilbao Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)BIO - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
7h 57m
£136–329
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SDR - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
8h 49m
£140–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
24h 37m
£103–173

Bilbao to Exeter by bus, train, and subway

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21h 23mAverage Duration

£151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 650.3 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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, Calais, and London Victoria in around 24h 37m.

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