How to get from London to Bilbao
- 944 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Bilbao: flight. The two cities are about 944 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 24, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
944 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €25Checked Oct 6 | 5h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €54Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 20h 36m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€25Checked Oct 65h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€54Omio catalogue, Oct 1020h 36m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Heathrow → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·2h 20m - 2Barcelona El Prat → Bilbao AirportflightVueling·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingLondon Heathrow-Barcelona El Prat, Barcelona El Prat-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Paris, Paris-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Bilbao works
Start with a Vueling flight from London to Barcelona, about 2h 20m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by VY flight on to Bilbao (1h 15m). In total it's roughly €107 over 5h 5m, 1 transfer.
London to Bilbao: common questions
How far is Bilbao from London?
About 944 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Vueling
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 24 Sep 2026