How to travel from London to Bilbao

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Compare bus and flight for London to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €33, and a bus costs an average of €62.

Distance: 584 miles (941 km)

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€116

Average price

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€132

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6h 17m

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3h 17m

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22h 21m

Average total duration

21h 51m

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from London to Bilbao

How to get from London to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:00AM24h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:00AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$861One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:00AM24h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:00AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$861One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:00AM24h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:00AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$861One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30PM25h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:25PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$1151One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59PM29h26
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:25AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$1061One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Bilbao

Travel to Bilbao easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Bilbao.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from London to Bilbao: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Bilbao from London is by taking a flight, which costs on average $32 (€29).

This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Bilbao:

Taking a flight costs $25 (€23) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $57 (€52) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between London and Bilbao is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 50 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Bilbao by bus takes 22 h 15 min on average.

The distance is approximately 583 miles (940 km) from London to Bilbao.

The average frequency per day from London to Bilbao is:

  • 3 buses per day.
  • 79 flights a day.

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

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

  • Most travelers take a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from London to Bilbao:

  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus London to Bilbao tickets on Omio for $57 (€52).
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Iberia Express or Brussels Airlines for flights to Bilbao. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Airlines London to Bilbao tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).

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

  • You can check for a direct flight to Bilbao with Vueling Airlines or Iberia with 7 direct flights per day.

Direct services to Bilbao tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from London to Bilbao? Many Omio customers who go from London to Bilbao usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Pamplona or Vitoria - Gasteiz. If you're looking to explore Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Pamplona or Vitoria - Gasteiz from Bilbao, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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