London to Bilbao by bus
Bilbao lies 941 km (584 mi) south of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 8 min including stops, over roughly 1,148 km (713 mi) of road.
| London | Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Population | 9 million | 347,342 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 48001–48080 |
Clocks in Bilbao are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 17 h 8 min journey lands 18 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bilbao
Crossing from United Kingdom into Spain: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book buses from London to Bilbao
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Staying in Bilbao
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Common questions
How far is Bilbao from London?
941 km (584 mi) in a straight line, south of London; by road roughly 1,148 km (713 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Bilbao by bus?
About 17 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Bilbao?
Bilbao is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Bilbao?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.