What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Irun?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Irun is to bus which costs €45 - €260 and takes 29h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Irun?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Irun is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €130 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Irun?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Irun. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute via London Victoria, Paris and Donostia - Renfe Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Irun?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Irun. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Hendaye via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Irun?

The distance between Edinburgh and Irun is 1854 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Irun without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Irun without a car is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs €200 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Irun?

It takes approximately 13h 26m to get from Edinburgh to Irun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Irun bus from?

Edinburgh to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Irun train from?

Edinburgh to Irun train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Irun?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Irun is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs €200 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €260 and takes 29h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Irun bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Irun?

Irun is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:40 PM in Edinburgh and 5:40 PM in Irun.

Where does the Edinburgh to Irun train arrive?

Edinburgh to Irun train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Irun?

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Where can I stay near Irun?

There are 2210+ hotels available in Irun.

Edinburgh to Irun - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Irun by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, car train, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
13h 26m
€205–598
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to San Sebastian / Donostia
29h 59m
€48–258
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Drive from Santander to Irun
30h 40m
€242–947
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Irun
18h 16m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
34h 55m
€199–1,395
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)EDI - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
9h 43m
€110–231
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)GLA - BIQ
9h 22m
€108–474
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)EDI - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
9h 13m
€114–258
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Santander Airport (SDR)EDI - SDR
2. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
9h 57m
€107–252
Fly Edinburgh Airport to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)EDI - EAS
4h 57m
€131–321

Edinburgh to Irun by train, subway, and foot

37Weekly Services

13h 26mAverage Duration

€205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,854.1 km
Duration: 13h 26m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Irun, Spain?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hendaye via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 13h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute via London Victoria, Paris, San Sebastian / Donostia, and Donostia - Renfe Geltokia in around 29h 59m.

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