The average train between Donostia / San Sebastián and Edinburgh takes 17h 4m and the fastest train takes 13h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Donostia / San Sebastián to Edinburgh. 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 Donostia / San Sebastián and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donostia / San Sebastián is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Hendaia and take an average of 17h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Donostia / San Sebastián to Edinburgh? 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 Donostia / San Sebastián to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Donostia / San Sebastián station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Edinburgh train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Hendaye station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Edinburgh train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and Edinburgh is 1,407.5 km. The road distance is 1,877 km.
You can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Edinburgh Waverley via Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h 14m.