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

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There are 9 ways to get from United Kingdom to Basque Country by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane MAN - BIO
    4h 59m
    €62–170

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LGW - BIO
    5h 10m
    €58–186

  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
    10h 28m
    €127–549

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus FlixBus N743
    18h 33m
    €77–386

  5. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain 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
    39h 41m
    €136–307

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LHR - BIO
    5h 16m
    €65–251

  7. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    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 39m
    €86–256

  8. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    12h 38m

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    14h 6m
    €210–316

United Kingdom to Basque Country by subway, train, and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€127Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between United Kingdom and Basque Country, Spain?

easyJet, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Leicester Square station to Amara-Donostia via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 28m.

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