There are 11 ways to get from Runcorn to Bilbao by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or car train
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Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAN - BIO
6h 51m€80–202Fly from Liverpool
cheapest- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LPL - BIO
7h 2m€56–234Train
- Take the train from Runcorn to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
18h 29m€352–600Train, bus
- Take the train from Runcorn to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Bilbao Intermodalbus
20h 1m€248–474Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Runcorn to Plymouthcar
- Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
- Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar
26h 12m€195–839Train, bus to Luton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Runcorn to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Central station to Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LTN - BIO
7h 33m€77–195Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRS - BIO
8h 22m€137–301Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Runcorn to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LHR - BIO
7h 57m€127–369Bus
- Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris to Bilbaobus
30h 23m€132–233Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Runcorn to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
43h 8m€351–625Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Runcorn to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbaocar
16h 51m€392–516
Runcorn to Bilbao by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Bilbao is to train and fly which costs €75 - €210 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 6h 51m and costs €75 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Bilbao via Warrington Interchange, London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
The distance between Runcorn and Bilbao is 1206 km.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 18h 29m and costs €350 - €600.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Runcorn to Bilbao, including transfers.
Runcorn to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Interchange station.
Runcorn to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Bilbao is to train which takes 18h 29m and costs €350 - €600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €55 - €240 and takes 7h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 30h 23m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 18h 29m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 6 times a week.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bilbao Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–330
Flights from Bristol Airport to Bilbao Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–320
Flights from Liverpool to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–220
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–21
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–70
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Runcorn to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–60
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €100–700
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €100–230
- Car Single Ticket
- €290–700
Ferry from Portsmouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 33h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €220–410
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Runcorn to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Bilbao is 1h ahead of Runcorn. It is currently 10:36 AM in Runcorn and 11:36 AM in Bilbao.
Runcorn to Bilbao train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
There are 1756+ hotels available in Bilbao.





