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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bilbao is to bus and fly which costs €70 - €250 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €70 - €270.

How far is it from Colchester to Bilbao?

The distance between Colchester and Bilbao is 1038 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Lille which takes 20h 27m and costs €90 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Colchester to Bilbao, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 4:51 PM in Colchester and 5:51 PM in Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1681+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Colchester to Bilbao - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Bilbao by train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, 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, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LGW - BIO
5h 49m
€73–261
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Bilbao Intermodalbus
25h 25m
€58–271
Train, bus via Lille
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbaobus
20h 27m
€93–415
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
4. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
39h 21m
€149–378
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbaocar
13h 57m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LHR - BIO
6h 13m
€84–318
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LTN - BIO
6h 10m
€114–322
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane STN - SDR
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
7h 44m
€72–242
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bilbaocar
15h 24m
€228–349

Colchester to Bilbao by train, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

20h 27mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Bilbao.

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Distance: 1,037.7 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Bilbao. However, you can take the train to London Liverpool Street, walk to Liverpool Street Station, take the line 388 bus to London Bridge Bus Station, walk to London Bridge, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO), walk to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Gran Vía 74. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Bilbao via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 20h 27m.

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