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

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Basque Country by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car ferry, or car train

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  1. Fly to Bilbao Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane MAN - BIO
    5h 1m
    €61–163

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    12h 29m
    €341–658

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus bus 540 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 54m
    €142–388

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    27h 13m
    €204–859

  5. Fly to San Sebastián Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane MAN - EAS
    6h 49m
    €94–318

  6. Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane MAN - BIQ
    8h 25m
    €82–262

  7. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    43h 57m
    €243–827

  8. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    16h 11m

Manchester to Basque Country by train, foot, and subway

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€341Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Basque Country, Spain?

easyJet, Brussels Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Amara-Donostia via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 12h 29m.

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