Rome2Rio

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Trip Overview

The bus between Madrid and Edinburgh takes 42h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42h 50m
Duration
1,435 mi
Distance
£189
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Madrid and Edinburgh. The service departs Madrid at 11:45 PM at night, which arrives into Edinburgh at 17:35:00. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy and take an average of 42h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,434.8 mi
  • Duration: 42h 50m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 33h 20m.

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