London to Bilbao bus
Cheap bus tickets from London to Bilbao
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Bus times from London to Bilbao
Fastest Journey
23 h 45 m
Average
1d 1 h 56 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
941 km
Of the 4 buses that leave London for Bilbao every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from London to Bilbao
 | Distance | 583 miles (940 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 24 h 45 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $61 (€60) |
 | Direct bus | No |
 | Bus providers | BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Eurolines Switzerland, Eurolines France, Ouibus or Flixbus |
Buses from London to Bilbao cover the 583 miles (940 km) long trip taking on average 24 h 45 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Eurolines Switzerland, Eurolines France, Ouibus or Flixbus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $56 (€55), but the average price of bus tickets is $61 (€60). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Bilbao.
Bus companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus from London to Bilbao
Buy your official Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus bus tickets from London to Bilbao from $56 (€55) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
- Average Price: $56
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
- Average Price: $56
Travel Tips: Bus to Bilbao from London
Travel by bus between London, United Kingdom and Bilbao, Spain is: Conditional.
Is international entry into Bilbao from London restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is conditional for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from London?
Entry Requirements:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Bilbao, Spain?
The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 9/26/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Bilbao from London closer to your date of departure here
The restriction level for your return bus to London, United Kingdom from Bilbao is: Unrestricted.
Is my return bus into London from Bilbao restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Bilbao?
Conditions of reentry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask required: Regional advice
Last checked on 9/25/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to London from Bilbao closer to your date of departure here here.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Bilbao.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their buses from London Victoria and need to travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city center to get to this bus station.
Passengers arriving in Bilbao most often arrive at Bilbao and need to travel around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) from this bus station to the city center.
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