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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Inverness is to fly which costs £40 - £200 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Inverness is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs £40 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 54m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Inverness?

The distance between Bilbao and Inverness is 1010 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Inverness without a car is to bus and train via Irun which takes 20h 46m and costs £270 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Bilbao to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Inverness bus from?

Bilbao to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Inverness?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Inverness is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs £40 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £270 and takes 35h 54m.

Where does the Bilbao to Inverness bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Inverness?

Inverness is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 11:23 AM in Bilbao and 10:23 AM in Inverness.

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

Book your Bilbao to Inverness bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1219+ hotels available in Inverness.

Bilbao to Inverness - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Inverness 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BIO - INV
7h 34m
£45–198
Bus, train via Irun
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
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 King's Cross to Invernesstrain
20h 46m
£274–662
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Invernesscar
31h 48m
£229–850
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
35h 54m
£77–270
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BIO - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
11h 24m
£93–277
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Busbus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain
29h 20m
£163–423
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
37h 46m
£159–1,296
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Invernesscar
22h 43m

Bilbao to Inverness by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

20h 46mAverage Duration

£274Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bilbao to Inverness.

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Distance: 1,004.6 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Inverness, Scotland?

easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Bus Station Stance 3 via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 35h 54m.

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