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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 51m. 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 bus costs an average of $89, and a train costs an average of $973.
Distance: 1073 miles (1728 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$190 Average price | $182 Average price Cheapest | $978 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 23m Average total duration 35h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 35m Average total duration 32h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Edinburgh:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Edinburgh costing on average $190 (€154).
A bus is $796 (€643) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Edinburgh costing on average $978 (€791).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 32h 5m.
Bus takes on average 35h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Edinburgh
How to get from Madrid to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U232109:45 PM2h55Madrid Barajas Airport11:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$1101One-way0 transfers
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- U232109:45 PM2h55Madrid Barajas Airport11:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$1101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U232109:45 PM2h55Madrid Barajas Airport11:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$1101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM46h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$2201One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM42h38Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:18 AMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$2281One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM42h44Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:24 AMEdinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)$2281One-way3 transfers
BA457 · BA145410:35 AM6h55Madrid Barajas Airport4:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$2261One-way1 transfer- FR 18811:15 AM2h55Madrid Barajas Airport1:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$2601One-way0 transfers
- BA459 · BA145412:10 PM5h20Madrid Barajas Airport4:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Edinburgh:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Edinburgh costing on average $190 (€154).
A bus is $796 (€643) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Edinburgh costing on average $978 (€791).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 32h 5m.
Bus takes on average 35h 53m.
- Around 85 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, KLM, Iberia Express, British Airways, Air France, Vueling, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Pascan Aviation, KLM Cityhopper, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia Express.
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