Bilbao to Portsmouth, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

527.9 miles 849.5 km · straight line
633.4 miles estimated 1019.4 km · driving distance
12h 45min estimated drive time
€99 - €122 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Bilbao from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Bilbao to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 527.9 miles (849.5 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located N of Bilbao. By car, the driving distance is approximately 633.4 miles, taking about 12h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Bilbao is in Spain, while Portsmouth, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bilbao and Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bilbao to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 45min €99 - €122 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 18min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 35min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bilbao & Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Bilbao
43.26°N, 2.94°W
Europe/Madrid
19m elevation
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
50.80°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients