The average train between Portsmouth and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 13h 43m and the fastest train takes 11h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 6:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 13h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
Portsmouth to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Portsmouth and Donostia / San Sebastián is 834.5 km. The road distance is 1,371 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Amara-Donostia via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 11h 39m.