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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bilbao is to fly which costs €75 - €180 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bilbao via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 27m.

How far is it from Chester to Bilbao?

The distance between Chester and Bilbao is 1213 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 19m and costs €220 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Chester to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bilbao bus from?

Chester to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Bus or fly from Chester to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Chester to Bilbao is to bus which takes 27h 27m and costs €55 - €280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €180 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Chester to Bilbao bus arrive?

Chester to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 5:45 PM in Chester and 6:45 PM in Bilbao.

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

Book your Chester to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Bilbao by train, plane, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAN - BIO
6h 5m
€74–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Bilbaobus
27h 27m
€58–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
14h 19m
€220–930
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar
26h 22m
€163–828
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LPL - BIO
8h 13m
€79–175
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LGW - BIO
7h 19m
€122–601
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
4. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
42h 46m
€145–1,451
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbaocar
16h 33m

Chester to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

14h 19mAverage Duration

€220Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Bilbao.

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Distance: 1,213.2 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bilbao via London Victoria and Paris in around 27h 27m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, easyJet, and six other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily.

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