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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 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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  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 11m
    €47–168

  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 15m
    €42–142

  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 26m
    €258–490

  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 36m
    €168–302

  5. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the carferry 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
    €145–710

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bilbao Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LHR - BIO
    4h 57m
    €53–230

  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
    €192–654

  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 48m
    €84–333

  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 6m
    €73–245

  10. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    12h 40m
    €316–404

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    14h 3m
    €191–327

London to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 952.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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 26m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines, Air France, and Aer Lingus fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily.

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