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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Holyhead is to fly and train which costs £100 - £220 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Holyhead is to fly and train which takes 8h 29m and costs £100 - £220.

How far is it from Bilbao to Holyhead?

The distance between Bilbao and Holyhead is 844 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Holyhead without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 17h 3m and costs £290 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Bilbao to Holyhead, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Holyhead?

Holyhead is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 5:36 PM in Bilbao and 4:36 PM in Holyhead.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 943+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Bilbao to Holyhead - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Holyhead by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, 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 Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BIO - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
8h 29m
£102–217
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
17h 3m
£295–592
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
24h 11m
£190–432
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Holyheadcar
27h 54m
£154–740
Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BIO - DUB
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
9h 28m
£114–232
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BIO - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
10h 37m
£113–232
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 Euston to Holyheadtrain
9h 51m
£144–426
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 London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
9h 43m
£139–397
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
2. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to North Wall Quaybus 740
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
39h 54m
£127–612
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
41h 55m
£238–817
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Holyheadcar
18h 15m

Bilbao to Holyhead by bus, train, and foot

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24h 11mAverage Duration

£190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 838.8 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, walk to Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Holyhead via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 17h 3m.

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