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 flight with an average price of €64.

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

A flight is €49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bilbao costing on average €113.

A flight is €165 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Bilbao costing on average €229.

The fastest way to travel from London to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 7m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 56m.

Ferry takes on average 33h 45m.

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

The average frequency per day from London to Bilbao is:

• Around 76 flights per day.
• Around 4 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.
• Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth International Port and arrive in Bilbao.
• Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.

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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
• Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Express, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.

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

• 1 direct ferries per day with Brittany Ferries.
• 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, Iberia, British Airways, Smartwings.

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.