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Madrid to Edinburgh

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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–$354.42
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$544.28
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$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–$696.18
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
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:
$88.60–$430.36

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–$405.05

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:
$88.60–$455.68
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$1,012.62
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$367.08

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,392.36
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$430.36

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$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 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
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 Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
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 Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10

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
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$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–$36.71

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–$101.26

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Plymouth to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
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
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

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:
$88.60–$113.92

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:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Fishguard Harbour to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$227.84

Bus operators

ALSA

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

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
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:
$48.10–$69.62
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$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–$139.24
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
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–$36.71

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
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 Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard
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 Santander to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04
Other from Bilbao to Rosslare
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$55.69–$696.18

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Edinburgh is to fly which costs $54.35 - $206.52 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Edinburgh 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 26m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Edinburgh. 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 29m.

How far is it from Madrid to Edinburgh?

The distance between Madrid and Edinburgh is 1740 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 18h 29m and costs $489.13 - $869.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Madrid to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Madrid to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Madrid to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $489.13 - $869.57 and takes 18h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $152.17 - $315.22 and takes 36h 26m.

Where does the Madrid to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Madrid to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 09:21 in Madrid and 08:21 in Edinburgh.

Where does the Madrid to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

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

Book your Madrid to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Madrid to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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