What is the cheapest way to get from London to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from London to Basque Country is to train and fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from London to Basque Country is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €180 - €700.

Is there a direct train between London and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from London to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from London to Basque Country?

The distance between London and Basque Country is 953 km.

How do I travel from London to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from London to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs €280 - €550.

How long does it take to get from London to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from London to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Basque Country train from?

London to Basque Country train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or fly from London to Basque Country?

The best way to get from London to Basque Country is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €45 - €230 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the time difference between London and Basque Country?

Basque Country is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 9:02 AM in London and 10:02 AM in Basque Country.

Where does the London to Basque Country train arrive?

London to Basque Country train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Basque Country.

London to Basque Country - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from London to Basque Country by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LGW - BIO
4h 56m
€47–167
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LTN - BIO
5h
€42–194
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
9h 30m
€280–527
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 40m
€171–307
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
39h 31m
€142–719
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LHR - BIO
4h 43m
€49–230
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LGW - BIQ
5h 44m
€83–339
Fly London City Airport to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane LCY - EAS
4h 18m
€183–654
Fly London Stansted Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane STN - BIQ
6h 2m
€62–212
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar
12h 40m
€317–406
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar
14h 3m
€191–332

London to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

79Weekly Services

9h 30mAverage Duration

€280Cheapest Price

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Distance: 952.8 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between London, England and Basque Country, Spain?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Amara-Donostia via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines and Aer Lingus fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily.

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