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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £110 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £110, while a flight costs an average of £470.
Distance: 1137 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£470 Average Price | £110 Average Price Cheapest | £200 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 26m Average total duration 26h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bilbao:
A coach is £361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bilbao costing on average £470.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Coach takes on average 27h 26m.
You'll arrive about 13h 30m sooner (4h 9m by flight vs 17h 39m by car). Tickets start at around £470 compared to roughly £200 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Bilbao from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bilbao is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bilbao are Vitoria-Gasteiz, Donostia-San Sebastian, Santander, Miranda de Ebro and Burgos. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bilbao on Omio.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is known for its medieval old town, green spaces and role as the capital of the Basque Country. Its calm streets, elegant squares and pintxos culture give it a measured, local character.
Donostia-San Sebastian is known for La Concha bay, elegant architecture and a deeply rooted pintxos culture. Its beaches, compact centre and strong Basque identity give the city a polished but relaxed feel.
Santander is known for its sweeping bay, elegant seafront and the beaches of El Sardinero. It mixes a maritime feel with belle époque architecture, seafood-focused dining and cultural landmarks such as the Centro Botín and the Magdalena Peninsula.
Miranda de Ebro is a riverside city in Burgos known for its railway history, industry and strategic position near the Basque Country. The Ebro, the old quarter and castle ruins give it a grounded sense of place.
Burgos is best known for its Gothic cathedral and strong Castilian heritage. Medieval streets, riverside promenades and links to the Camino de Santiago give it a calm, historic character.
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 Manchester to Bilbao.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bilbao:
A coach is £361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bilbao costing on average £470.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Coach takes on average 27h 26m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bilbao as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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