The average train between Edinburgh and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 18h 52m and the fastest train takes 13h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 6:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 18h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.
Edinburgh to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Donostia / San Sebastián is 1,407.5 km. The road distance is 1,877 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Amara-Donostia via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 13h 53m.