The average train between Colchester and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 13h 3m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 5 times a day between Colchester and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 6:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 13h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
Colchester to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Colchester and Donostia / San Sebastián is 977.1 km. The road distance is 1,335 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Amara-Donostia via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 41m.