The average train between Santander and Edinburgh takes 36h 30m and the fastest train takes 35h 40m. 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Santander and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:48 AM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 36h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 30m.
Santander to Edinburgh train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Edinburgh train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Santander to Edinburgh train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Edinburgh is 1,389.2 km. The road distance is 3,273 km.
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 44m.
