How to travel from San Sebastián to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between San Sebastián and Edinburgh is around 1,582km (983 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Edinburgh by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out EdinburghSan Sebastián if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    £200($240)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 4 others

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £475($565)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Londres Victoria Coach Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to Santander then take a ferry to Plymouth then take the train to Edinburgh.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £355($420)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Santander then take a ferry to Plymouth then drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Edinburgh by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £125 ($150) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).

The distance between San Sebastián and Edinburgh is around 1,582km (983 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,407km (874 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from San Sebastián and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Edinburgh is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hendaia, Massy Tgv, Gare du Nord and London St Pancras Intl. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

TGV inOui, Eurostar, LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between San Sebastián and Edinburgh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Sebastián and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Sebastián to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Londres Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

ALSA, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Edinburgh. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Sebastián and Edinburgh. Flights depart from San Sebastian (EAS) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI) - via Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from San Sebastián to Edinburgh. There is however a flight that goes via Barcelona (BCN). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from San Sebastián to Edinburgh typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from San Sebastian (EAS) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from San Sebastián to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 5hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £200 ($240).

How do I get from San Sebastián to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Edinburgh

Transport options from San Sebastián to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
5hrs
£200($240)
hourly2,107km (1,310 miles)
Bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz, Fly4h 30m
£230($275)
5 times a day1,610km (1,001 miles)
Bus and Plane5hrs
£140($165)
hourly1,582km (983 miles)
Bus to Pamplona, Fly5h 45m
£175($210)
once daily2,123km (1,319 miles)
Train
12h 20m
£475($565)
once daily1,875km (1,165 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
£125($150)
once daily2,033km (1,263 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
1 day 7h
£355($420)
twice a week1,869km (1,162 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 6h
£240($285)
twice a week1,742km (1,082 miles)

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Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh