The average train between Manchester and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 14h 9m and the fastest train takes 11h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 6:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 14h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
Manchester to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Manchester and Donostia / San Sebastián is 1,130.2 km. The road distance is 1,544 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 3m.