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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Irun is to fly which costs €70 - €280 and takes 6h 38m.

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 €150 - €230.

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 Hendaye via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Irun?

The distance between Edinburgh and Irun is 1540 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 28m and costs €190 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m 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 28m and costs €190 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 30h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €280 and takes 6h 38m.

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 3:43 PM in Edinburgh and 4:43 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?

Book your Edinburgh to Irun train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Irun bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Irun?

There are 2223+ hotels available in Irun.

Edinburgh to Irun - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Irun by plane, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, train, or car train

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane EDI - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
7h 58m
€89–191
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane EDI - BIQ
6h 38m
€74–280
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
13h 28m
€196–666
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Hendayebus
30h 20m
€90–178
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Iruncar
30h 45m
€238–943
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane GLA - BIQ
9h 35m
€98–330
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane EDI - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
9h 10m
€104–238
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane EDI - SDR
2. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
9h 57m
€102–252
Fly Edinburgh Airport to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane EDI - EAS
4h 57m
€151–221
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
34h 55m
€169–1,404
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Iruncar
18h 47m

Edinburgh to Irun by train, subway, and foot

39Weekly Services

13h 28mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,539.8 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Hendaye via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 30h 20m.

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