How to travel from London to Bilbao

There are 3 options to travel between London and Bilbao including taking a bus, flight, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of kr864.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Bilbao:

A bus is kr539 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Bilbao costing on average kr1403.

A bus is kr2029 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bilbao costing on average kr2893.

The fastest way to travel from London to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 28m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 17m.

Ferry takes on average 34h 25m.

The distance from London to Bilbao is approximately 584 miles (941 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Bilbao is:

• Around 78 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Bilbao:

• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
• Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth International Port and arrive in Bilbao.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Brittany Ferries to go to Bilbao by ferry.
• Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air, Iberia Express, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines to go to Bilbao by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Bilbao with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct ferries per day with Brittany Ferries.
• 11 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from London to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Pamplona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bilbao to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bilbao, you can enjoy panoramic views from Mount Artxanda, accessible by funicular, and explore the vibrant La Ribera Market with its fresh produce and local delicacies. A walk along the Nervión River offers beautiful cityscape views, while enjoying pintxos in local bars provides a taste of Basque culture. Discover the Azkuna Zentroa, a cultural center in a former wine warehouse. Don't miss the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with its innovative architecture, the historic Casco Viejo, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Gothic Santiago Cathedral, and the striking Zubizuri Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.

A visit to Bilbao is typically well-suited for a 2 to 3-day itinerary, allowing time to explore the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and enjoy the local cuisine.