How to travel from Madrid to Edinburgh

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Travel Information from Madrid to Edinburgh

distanceDistance1071 miles (1727 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$36 - $1, 258
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $36 (€31) • 2 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $36 (€31) • 2 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Ryanair or AVE

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 1071 miles (1727 km) to Edinburgh from Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Ryanair or AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Edinburgh.

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from Madrid to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
12:50PM41h45
Madrid
06:35AMEdinburgh
$1541One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
12:50PM41h45
Madrid
06:35AMEdinburgh
$1541One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
02:40PM39h55
Madrid
06:35AMEdinburgh
$1901One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
09:30PM58h35
Madrid
08:05AMEdinburgh
$1921One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:10PM45h20
Madrid
04:30PMEdinburgh
$2031One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route between Madrid and Edinburgh with Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling Airlines. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket from Madrid to Edinburgh includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

    FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Edinburgh

    FAQs: Travel to Edinburgh 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 Madrid to Edinburgh.
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    There are 3 travel options from Madrid to Edinburgh: train, bus or flight.

    The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $36 (€31).

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

    Taking a flight costs $68 (€59) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $104 (€90) for the same trip.

    A flight is $1, 222 (€1, 060) less than a train with an average ticket price of $1, 258 (€1, 091) from Madrid to Edinburgh.

    The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 50 min.

    Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

    Taking a bus requires on average 37 h 30 min of travel time.

    Train takes on average 26 h 31 min.

    The distance is approximately 1071 miles (1727 km) from Madrid to Edinburgh.

    The average frequency per day from Madrid to Edinburgh is:

    • 1 train a day.

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

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Edinburgh:

    • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
    • Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh most often leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.

    The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Edinburgh:

    • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Madrid to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $104 (€90).
    • Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, Iberia Express, British Airways, Air France, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa or KLM Cityhopper can take you to Edinburgh by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Iberia Express from Madrid to Edinburgh for $36 (€31).
    • Travel with AVE for trains to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for AVE Madrid to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $1, 258 (€1, 091).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct bus with.
    • Direct services by plane with.
    • Direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Edinburgh.

    Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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