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How to get fromLondon to Basque Countryby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 12 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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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LGW - BIO
    5h 18m
    €47–169

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LTN - BIO
    5h 22m
    €42–144

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    9h 23m
    €279–509

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 40m
    €175–312

  5. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    39h 42m
    €143–718

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bilbao Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LHR - BIO
    5h 4m
    €53–240

  7. Fly London City Airport to San Sebastián Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane LCY - EAS
    4h 19m
    €182–654

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane LGW - BIQ
    3. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus
    5h 58m
    €84–334

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane STN - BIQ
    2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus
    6h 16m
    €63–245

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train
    8h 21m
    €108–258

  11. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    12h 40m
    €316–405

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    14h 3m
    €191–332

London to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 952.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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 23m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines and Aer Lingus fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily.

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