Explore London to Irun by rail

Getting ready for a trip from London to Irun aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between London and Irun

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$229.98, but can go to US$424 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and US$517 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

London to Irun daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Irun on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 13 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:40: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:01: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:18: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:31: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 58 minutes: frequency of train departures

Travel time and distance between London and Irun

The route’s fastest journey takes 8 hours and 12 minutes, covering a total of 919 kilometres.

When are tickets between London and Irun available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between London and Irun can be purchased 4 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from London to Irun by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Irun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from London to Irun?

The total distance between London and Irun is 919 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from London to Irun?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at US$229.98. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around US$424. If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically US$517.

How far in advance can I book my London to Irun train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 4 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from London to Irun by train?

The shortest trip is 8 hours and 12 minutes.