The average train between Scotland and Madrid takes 29h 26m and the fastest train takes 23h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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.
Trains run twice daily between Scotland and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 29h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Madrid station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 26m.
Scotland to Madrid train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Madrid train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Scotland to Madrid train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Madrid is 1,820.5 km. The road distance is 2,808 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Barcelona-Sants in around 20h 13m.