How to travel from Edinburgh to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €564.

Distance: 1073 miles (1728 km)

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Train

€133

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Cheapest

€152

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€629

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6h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 49m

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36h 56m

Average total duration

36h 26m

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30m

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30h 32m

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30h 2m

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30m

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5.2 - 10.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 4.3kg

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from Edinburgh to Madrid

How to get from Edinburgh to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

easyJetU23209
12:50PM3h00
Edinburgh Airport
04:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1021One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

easyJetU23209
12:50PM3h00
Edinburgh Airport
04:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1021One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU23209
12:50PM3h00
Edinburgh Airport
04:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1021One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:33AM48h22
Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
08:55AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1731One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:25AM48h30
Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
08:55AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1761One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:19AM48h36
Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)
08:55AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1761One-way
3 transfers
British AirwaysIB3742+IberiaIB726
06:05AM16h00
Edinburgh Airport
11:05PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2261One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1441 · BA464
10:00AM5h55
Edinburgh Airport
04:55PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3241One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1463 · BA462
06:50AM5h45
Edinburgh Airport
01:35PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3241One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Madrid is a flight with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Madrid:

A flight is $34 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Madrid costing on average $65 (€52).

A flight is $679 (€539) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Madrid costing on average $710 (€564).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 27h 21m.

Bus takes on average 37h 40m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Madrid is approximately 1073 miles (1728 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Madrid is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, Iberia Express, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, Pascan Aviation, Air France, Vueling Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Finnair to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Lumo, LNER to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Madrid:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Iberia Express.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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