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How to get fromLondon to Basque Countryby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from London to Basque Country by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LHR - BIO
    5h 14m
    €50–254

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LTN - BIO
    5h 26m
    €44–155

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    9h 26m
    €327–521

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 37m
    €187–307

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    39h 44m
    €295–342

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LGW - BIO
    5h 17m
    €45–185

  7. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LCY - BIO
    7h 26m
    €85–480

  8. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    12h 43m
    €350–449

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    14h 5m
    €243–403

London to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 962.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between London, England and Basque Country, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Air France, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Amara-Donostia via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 9h 26m.

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