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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and Edinburgh takes 36h 3m and the fastest train takes 35h 23m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santander 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.

36h 3m
Duration
2,034 mi
Distance
£616
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Santander to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Santander and Edinburgh. The service departs Santander at 7:05 AM in the morning, which arrives into Edinburgh at 18:28:00. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 36h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)36h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)36h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)35h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)36h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)35h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)36h 23m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santander 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: 2,033.5 mi
  • Duration: 36h 3m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Edinburgh Waverley via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 25h 7m.

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