The average train between Donostia / San Sebastián and Edinburgh takes 17h 54m 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 4 times a day between Donostia / San Sebastián and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Donostia / San Sebastián is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Hendaia and take an average of 17h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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21h 12m • 4 changesWant 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 Hendaye station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Edinburgh train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and Edinburgh is 1407.5 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 9m.