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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid to Edinburgh Castle

Composite routes from Madrid to Edinburgh Castle

Cheapest
23 h 7 min
Car
2309 km.
from $126
Other
18 h 47 min
1724 km.
from $892.96
36 h 11 min
1725 km.
from $303.91
8 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1726 km.
from $162.85
9 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
1726 km.
from $196

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$379.73
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$531.63
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.57–$227.84

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$594.92
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,392.36
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$405.05

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$392.39

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.49–$278.47
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,392.36
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$405.05

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$1,392.36

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$189.87–$316.44

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Eurotunnel

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

National Express

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
Train from Plymouth to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,012.62

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$316.44
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$107.59

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
16h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$35.44

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Santander to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$886.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Edinburgh Castle is to fly which costs $54.35 - $206.52 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Edinburgh Castle is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Edinburgh Castle station. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.

How far is it from Madrid to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Madrid and Edinburgh Castle is 1741 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 18h 47m and costs $467.39 - $869.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Madrid to Edinburgh Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Madrid to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Edinburgh Castle train from?

Madrid to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Madrid to Edinburgh Castle is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $467.39 - $869.57 and takes 18h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $141.30 - $315.22 and takes 36h 11m.

Where does the Madrid to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Madrid to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Edinburgh Castle?

Edinburgh Castle is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 10:08 in Madrid and 09:08 in Edinburgh Castle.

Where does the Madrid to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

Madrid to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

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

Book your Madrid to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 2179+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle. Prices start at $42.71 per night.
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