Edinburgh to Madrid train
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Train schedule from Edinburgh to Madrid
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Madrid
Fastest Journey
1d 4 h 15 m
Average
1d 4 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1728 km
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Madrid without transferring at least 4 times.
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Madrid
 | Distance | 1071 miles (1727 km) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | LNER |
Trains from Edinburgh to Madrid cover the 1071 miles (1727 km) long journey taking on average 28 h 18 min with our travel partners like LNER. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha.
Train companies: Renfe-SNCF from Edinburgh to Madrid trains
Renfe-SNCF will get you from Edinburgh to Madrid at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Find cheap tickets for Renfe-SNCF trains between Edinburgh and Madrid on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Edinburgh to Madrid train schedule from Renfe-SNCF, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 1071 miles (1727 km) route from Edinburgh to Madrid, including information on baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains from Edinburgh to Madrid in the Omio app, you can check to see if the Renfe-SNCF trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when traveling. Check the Renfe-SNCF train schedule for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Madrid from Edinburgh and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train from Edinburgh to Madrid with Renfe-SNCF!
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Madrid
Travel by train between Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Madrid, Spain is: Conditional.
Is international entry into Madrid from Edinburgh restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is conditional for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from Edinburgh?
Entry Requirements:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Madrid, Spain?
The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 9/19/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Edinburgh to Madrid closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Madrid to Edinburgh is: Unrestricted
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to United Kingdom from Spain?
Reentry to United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Madrid?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Edinburgh, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
Last checked on 9/24/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Edinburgh from Madrid here.
There are a few train stations in Edinburgh to start your journey from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. In Madrid you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid Méndez Alvaro.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this route, Edinburgh Waverley, located approximately 0.4 miles (659 m) from the city center of Edinburgh. The most popular arrival train station in Madrid, called Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from its city center.
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Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
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