There is 1 way to travel between Manchester and Bilbao — compare duration, price and operators below.
Not practical for this route.
Not practical for this route.
Not practical for this route.
Train is not practical between Manchester and Bilbao because the route crosses open water — there is no continuous rail or road network between island and continental Europe on this corridor.
Consider flying instead, which connects Manchester and Bilbao via international airports.
Bus is not practical between Manchester and Bilbao because the route crosses open water — there is no continuous rail or road network between island and continental Europe on this corridor.
Consider flying instead, which connects Manchester and Bilbao via international airports.
Flights between Manchester and Bilbao take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 1m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.
Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling.
Typical fare range is €80–256. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.
Climate footprint: approximately 177 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.
Car is not practical between Manchester and Bilbao because the route crosses open water — there is no continuous rail or road network between island and continental Europe on this corridor.
Consider flying instead, which connects Manchester and Bilbao via international airports.
The distance between Manchester and Bilbao is approximately 1137 kilometres. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.
The fastest way is by flight, taking around 4h 1m on average. Slower options (such as bus or car) can take 2–3× longer depending on the route.
Flight is typically the cheapest option, with fares starting around €80. Booking 2–4 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices.
Flying is the most practical option for this 1137 km route. Both cities have international airports with regular service.
The straight-line distance is approximately 1137 kilometres (706 miles). The actual travel distance by road or rail is usually 10–25% longer.