The average train between Manchester and Basque Country takes 15h 15m and the fastest train takes 11h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Manchester to Basque Country. 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 once daily between Manchester and Basque Country. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Basque Country at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 15h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




12h 28m • 4 changes




12h 28m • 4 changes




12h 25m • 4 changes
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22h 5m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Basque Country station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
Manchester to Basque Country train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Basque Country train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Manchester and Basque Country is 1,166.6 km. The road distance is 1,542 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 28m.