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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bilbao is to fly which costs €60 - €170 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bilbao?

The distance between Manchester and Bilbao is 1149 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 4m and costs €200 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Manchester to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bilbao bus from?

Manchester to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Bus or fly from Manchester to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €230 and takes 28h 40m.

Where does the Manchester to Bilbao bus arrive?

Manchester to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 2:13 PM in Manchester and 3:13 PM in Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Bilbao?

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Manchester to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Bilbao by plane, train, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAN - BIO
4h 47m
€64–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Bilbao Intermodalbus
28h 40m
€45–225
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
17h 4m
€202–756
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbaobus
24h 44m
€84–393
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar
26h 15m
€193–346
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
42h 18m
€176–415
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbaocar
17h 7m

Manchester to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

15Weekly Services

17h 4mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,149.3 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

easyJet, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bilbao Intermodal via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 28h 40m.

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