There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Almería by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), car, car ferry, bus, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Almería Airport
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane EDI - LEI
8h 45m€122–423Fly to Málaga Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane EDI - AGP
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Almeriabus
9h 44m€79–169Train via Madrid
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain Ave
- Take the train from Granada to Almeriatrain Alv
28h 6m€639–1,020Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Edinburgh to Plymouthcar
- Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
- Drive from Santander to Almeríacar
38h 37m€395–1,170Bus via Madrid
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almeríabus
42h 35m€224–359Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Granadatrain Ave
- Take the train from Granada to Almeriatrain Alv
28h 8m€681–1,095Train via Nîmes
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain Ave
- Take the train from Granada to Almeriatrain Alv
28h 10m€629–1,030Bus
- Take the bus from North St David Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 839
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris to Alicantebus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Almeriabus
2d 1h€287–451Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Almeríacar
28h 47m€641–879
Edinburgh to Almería by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Almería is to fly and bus which costs €75 - €170 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Almería is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs €120 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Almería. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Almería via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Almería. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Almeria via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 6m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Almería is 2144 km.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Almería without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 28h 6m and costs €600 - €1100.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Almería, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Almería bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Almería train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Almería is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs €120 - €430. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €600 - €1100 and takes 28h 6m, you could also bus via Madrid, which costs €220 - €360 and takes 42h 35m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Almería, Spain?
Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Almería Airport (LEI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Almeria via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Granada in around 28h 6m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almería Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €85–450
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almería Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–350
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almería Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–350
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almería Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €85–340
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Málaga Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almería Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–360
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almería Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–360
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–130
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €170–270
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €220–340
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €180–280
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €160–250
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €160–260
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €160–280
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- customer.support@eurotunnel.com
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 950 25 95 61
- atencionaclientes@busbam.com
- Website
- busbam.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almería
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Schedules at
- busbam.com
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North St David Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–750
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €110–230
- Car Single Ticket
- €290–750
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Almería bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Almería is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:25 PM in Edinburgh and 7:25 PM in Almería.
Edinburgh to Almería train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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