The average train between Birmingham and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 13h 10m and the fastest train takes 10h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Donostia / San Sebastián. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Birmingham and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 6:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Donostia / San Sebastián? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
Birmingham to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Birmingham and Donostia / San Sebastián is 1,018.9 km. The road distance is 1,431 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Amara-Donostia via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 11h 18m.