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 - €160 and takes 4h 59m.

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 59m and costs €60 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bilbao via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.

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 via Bordeaux which takes 17h 7m and costs €190 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Bus or fly from Manchester to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €270 and takes 26h 49m.

Where does the Manchester to Bilbao bus arrive?

Manchester to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 5:37 AM in Manchester and 6:37 AM in Bilbao.

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

Book your Manchester to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1648+ 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)MAN - BIO
4h 59m
€64–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Bilbao
26h 49m
€49–264
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to HendayeTer
5. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodal
17h 7m
€195–848
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Bilbao
19h 48m
€196–729
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Drive from Santander to Bilbao
26h 12m
€168–836
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
42h 20m
€85–428
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbao
16h 58m

Manchester to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

15Weekly Services

17h 7mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,148.8 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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 Shudehill Interchange to Bilbao via London Victoria and Paris in around 26h 49m.

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