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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bilbao is to bus which costs €110 - €300 and takes 27h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

How far is it from Exeter to Bilbao?

The distance between Exeter and Bilbao is 1037 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 14h 24m and costs €360 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Exeter to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Bilbao bus from?

Exeter to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Bus or fly from Exeter to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Exeter to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 27h 45m.

Where does the Exeter to Bilbao bus arrive?

Exeter to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 5:12 AM in Exeter and 6:12 AM in Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1808+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Exeter to Bilbao - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter 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 Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRS - BIO
6h 2m
€107–244
Fly from Exeter
cheapest
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane EXT - BIO
7h 33m
€89–307
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
14h 24m
€365–707
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
21h 53m
€257–496
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar
22h 19m
€129–743
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LGW - BIO
8h 21m
€130–348
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LHR - BIO
7h 19m
€139–410
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LTN - BIO
7h 54m
€139–482
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CWL - BIO
10h 24m
€129–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
27h 45m
€110–295
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbaocar
16h 11m
€384–504

Exeter to Bilbao by train, subway, foot, and bus

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14h 24mAverage Duration

€365Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,036.5 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

KLM, Ryanair, and Vueling Airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bilbao Intermodal via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 27h 45m.

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