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Six ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Madrid

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Madrid

Cheapest
Fastest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Ringway Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$430.36

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$696.18
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$607.57
Plane from Ringway Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$544.28

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.50–$620.23

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$455.68
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$455.68
Plane from Ringway Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$291.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$607.57
Plane from Ringway Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$544.28

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$620.23

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Santander to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$151.89

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$227.84

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid,
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$56.96

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.78–$36.71

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Fishguard to Rosslare
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.15–$303.79

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Plymouth to Santander
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04
Other from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$55.69–$696.18

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Madrid is to fly which costs $54.35 - $206.52 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Madrid?

The distance between Edinburgh and Madrid is 1740 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 18h 16m and costs $500 - $869.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Madrid bus from?

Edinburgh to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Madrid train from?

Edinburgh to Madrid train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Madrid?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $869.57 and takes 18h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $152.17 - $315.22 and takes 36h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Madrid bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 08:22 in Edinburgh and 09:22 in Madrid.

Where does the Edinburgh to Madrid train arrive?

Edinburgh to Madrid train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Madrid?

Book your Edinburgh to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6259+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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