The average bus between Edinburgh and Madrid takes 37h 12m and the fastest bus takes 37h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 10:40 PM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Madrid at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 37h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Madrid station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 12m.
Edinburgh to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Book your Edinburgh to Madrid bus tickets online with FlixBus and ALSA.
The distance between Edinburgh and Madrid is 1,727.9 km. The road distance is 2,324 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses via London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 34h 10m.