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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for London to Irun
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Irun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €177 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €177, while a flight costs an average of €364.
Distance: 569 miles (917 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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€177 Average price Cheapest | €364 Average price | €266 Average price | €149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 57m Average total duration 20h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 35h 30m Average total duration 34h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Irun:
A bus is €89 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Irun costing on average €266.
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Irun costing on average €364.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 57m.
Ferry takes on average 35h 30m.
You'll arrive about 9h 47m sooner (3h 25m by flight vs 13h 12m by car). Tickets start at around €364 compared to roughly €149 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom London to Irun
How to get from London to Irun by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Irun is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:25 AM1h55London1:20 PMIrun€1531One-way0 transfers
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11:25 AM1h55London1:20 PMIrun€1531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:25 AM1h55London1:20 PMIrun€1531One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:45 AM5h45London12:30 PMIrun€1561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Irun:
A bus is €89 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Irun costing on average €266.
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Irun costing on average €364.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 57m.
Ferry takes on average 35h 30m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Irun as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth International Port and arrive in Bilbao.
- Travel with Brittany Ferries to go to Irun by ferry.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia Express, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Irun by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Irun by bus.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Brittany Ferries.
- 1 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer, Ryanair.
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