The average train between Chester and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 16h 5m and the fastest train takes 11h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 Chester and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 6:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 16h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
Chester to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Chester and Donostia / San Sebastián is 1,099.8 km. The road distance is 1,536 km.
You can take a train from Chester 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 12h.