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London to Hendaye by train
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Cheapest Price US$55.00
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30 days in advance US$488.00
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First train05:40
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Last train20:31
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey8hr
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Distance917 kilometres
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Trains per day20
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Avg. journey time9hr 24m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Hendaye by train
Want to know how to get from London to Hendaye by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Hendaye take around 8 hours, covering a distance of approximately 917 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 20:01 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:18, with the last train leaving at around 20:31. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 20 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 32 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$55.00.
We think any time is a great time to visit Hendaye, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Hendaye.
Is there a direct train from London to Hendaye?
The journey between London and Hendaye usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Hendaye every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from London to Hendaye?
The London to Hendaye train travel takes about 8 hours, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Hendaye train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Hendaye leaving London at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 20:01 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:18, with the final departure at 20:31.
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Eurostar & TGV
It is easy to travel by train from London to Hendaye on the French-Spanish border. The best route is via Paris. The journey starts with a high-speed run on Eurostar from London to the French capital. Then you take the Métro to Montparnasse, connecting there onto a French TGV train direct to Hendaye.
It’s a long haul, but perfectly possible in a day. It’s mainly on high-speed railway lines. The train from Paris to Hendaye uses the new high-speed line to Aquitaine; it opened in July 2017. From Bordeaux south to Hendaye you’ll be travelling on regular rail routes at only modest speeds – that’s in many ways an advantage as you’ll see more of the passing landscape.
London to Paris
The first part of the journey from London sweeps through Thameside landscapes and rural Kent to reach the Channel Tunnel. Little more than an hour after leaving London you'll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders fields towards Paris.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar's airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. There is a luggage and body scan and you'll be asked to show your passport. There are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Paris interchange: Paris Nord to Paris Montparnasse
Cross Paris by Métro from Gare du Nord to Gare Montparnasse. To do so, head underground and follow the signs from the Eurostar platform to Métro line 4. Take the Métro in the direction of Porte d'Orléans or Mairie de Montrouge, which will get you straight to Montparnasse Bienvenüe in about 25 minutes. You should note that there's a 700m walk, along a moving walkway and up stairs and escalators, between the Métro at Montparnasse and the mainline station. We recommend allowing at least 45mins for the entire transfer.
If you arrive at Gare du Nord from London, bear in mind that you can buy Paris Métro tickets at the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and on board the Eurostar train. Similarly, passengers arriving at the Gare du Nord on Thalys trains from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands can buy Métro tickets on the train (at the Thalys Bar). Although universally referred to as Métro tickets, they are in fact valid on RER trains too.
Paris to Hendaye
Direct TGVs to Hendaye depart from Paris Montparnasse station. It is a journey of two halves: a fast dash from Paris to Bordeaux using the new high-speed line opened in July 2017, followed by a leisurely dawdle from Bordeaux to Hendaye. Beyond Bordeaux the train traverses the forested landscapes of Landes, eventually reaching the Atlantic coast at Biarritz. There are occasional glimpses of the sea (to the right) in the final 20 minutes of the journey to Hendaye. The direct trains run non-stop to Bordeaux and then make four additional stops between Bordeaux and Hendaye. Occasional trains continue over the international bridge to terminate at Irun in Spain. If you are bound for Spain, and you are on a train which terminates at Hendaye, worry not! There is a very efficient tram service over the bridge. It takes just four or five minutes on the tram from Hendaye station to Irun station.