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 £60 - £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 £60 - £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 Intermodal and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 4m.

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 25m and costs £150 - £550.

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 FlixBus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal 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 £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £170 and takes 25h 4m.

Where does the Bilbao to Exeter bus arrive?

Bilbao to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 12:18 PM in Bilbao and 11:18 AM 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 1354+ 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, 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)BIO - EXT
8h 46m
£113–246
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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
£63–207
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 25m
£153–516
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 29m
Fly 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 11m
£121–340
Fly 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
£90–302
Fly 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
12h 2m
£81–310
Fly 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
£132–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
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
25h 4m
£104–168
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bilbao to Santander
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
26h 14m
£78–633

Bilbao to Exeter by bus

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25h 4mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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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 Intermodal to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 25h 4m.

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