There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Madrid by plane, train, bus, night bus, car ferry, car 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.
Recommended option
Fly from Edinburgh • 6h 11m
52€ - 207€
7 alternative options
Train to Glasgow, fly • 8h 45m
72€ - 335€
Train • 19h 11m
408€ - 722€
Bus • 36h 5m
136€ - 197€
Night bus, bus • 36h 6m
113€ - 188€
Train, car ferry • 37h 28m
290€ - 647€
Drive, car ferry • 33h 9m
214€ - 541€
Drive, Eurotunnel • 22h 43m
421€ - 558€
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Madrid is to fly which costs £40 - £180 and takes 6h 11m.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Madrid is to fly which costs £40 - £180 and takes 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh and arriving at Madrid via Londres Victoria Coach Station and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh and arriving at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha via London St Pancras Eurostar and Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Madrid is 1728 km.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 19h 11m and costs £340 - £650.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Madrid, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Madrid bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh station.
Edinburgh to Madrid train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Madrid is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £340 - £650 and takes 19h 11m, you could also bus, which costs £110 - £170 and takes 36h 5m.
- Distance: 1727.9 km
- Duration: 6h 11m
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Madrid, Spain?
easyJet, Iberia and seven other airlines fly from Edinburgh to Madrid hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh to Madrid via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Eurostar, and Avignon Tgv in around 19h 11m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 340€
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 340€
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 340€
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 550€
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 550€
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 550€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 420€
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 390€
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 700€
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 800€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 360€
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 460€
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 420€
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 390€
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 700€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 490€
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 2000€ - 4200€
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 2000€ - 4200€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 220€
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 140€
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 490€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 600€
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 800€
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 35€
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- 12€ - 18€
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- 28€ - 35€
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 55€
- 1st Class
- 65€ - 100€
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Eurostar to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 220€ - 390€
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- 340€ - 390€
- Standard
- 220€ - 270€
- Standard Premier
- 280€ - 350€
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 280€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 150€ - 170€
- 1st Class
- 230€ - 280€
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 280€
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- 100€ - 160€
- Anytime Single
- 180€ - 280€
- Off-Peak Single
- 210€ - 310€
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Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 156€
- Website
- Eurotunnel
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 22€
- Book at
- National Express
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As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Edinburgh to London - Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 25€
- Website
- Blablabus
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Londres Victoria Coach Station to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 130€
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Madrid Av America
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 35€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
Bus from London to Paris, Gallieni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
Bus from Paris, Gallieni to Madrid Est Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 75€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Night bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 75€
- Website
- Megabus UK
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London to Paris, Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 30€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 330€
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Adult
- 75€ - 100€
- Car
- 230€ - 330€
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The quickest flight from Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 55m.
Edinburgh to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid station.
Madrid is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:36 PM in Edinburgh and 5:36 PM in Madrid.
Edinburgh to Madrid train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
Iberia, Air France, Ryanair and four other airlines offer flights from Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport.
There are 4334+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is to tram which takes 32 min and costs £1 - £6.