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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bilbao is to train and fly which costs €95 - €300 and takes 5h 46m.

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 5h 46m and costs €95 - €300.

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 28h 5m.

How far is it from Exeter to Bilbao?

The distance between Exeter and Bilbao is 1046 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 26m and costs €340 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 15m and costs €100 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 28h 5m.

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 10:53 PM in Exeter and 11:53 PM in Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 359+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Exeter to Bilbao - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 10 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
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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
5h 46m
€96–297
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 26m
€340–709
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 54m
€192–449
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
Fly from Exeter
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane EXT - BIO
7h 15m
€104–657
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 1m
€125–364
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
6h 57m
€149–405
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
27h 26m
€136–774
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
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
28h 5m
€109–294
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

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

40Weekly Services

14h 26mAverage Duration

€340Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,046.4 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

KLM, Ryanair, and Vueling Airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once 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 28h 5m.

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