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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Manchester is to fly which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Manchester?

The distance between Bilbao and Manchester is 719 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 17h 48m and costs £160 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bilbao to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Manchester train from?

Bilbao to Manchester train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £700 and takes 17h 48m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 24h 40m.

Where does the Bilbao to Manchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 12:43 AM in Bilbao and 11:43 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Bilbao to Manchester train arrive?

Bilbao to Manchester train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Manchester by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 from Bilbao Airport
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BIO - MAN
4h 40m
£54–148
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
17h 48m
£163–684
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
19h 30m
£138–493
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Manchestercar
26h 1m
£144–720
Bus to Santander Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SDR - MAN
5h 25m
£92–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
24h 40m
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 Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
38h 51m
£72–473
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
17h 13m

Bilbao to Manchester by train and foot

5Weekly Services

17h 48mAverage Duration

£163Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bilbao to Manchester.

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Distance: 714.4 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

easyJet, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Manchester Piccadilly via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 17h 48m.

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