How to get from Edinburgh to Madrid
- 1727 km as the crow flies
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 46h 12m by bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 1727 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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1727 km
Edinburgh to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh → Edinburgh Haymarket Station SouthbusCity transit·10m
- 2Edinburgh Haymarket Station South → Glasgowbus
FlixBus·1h 03m - 3Glasgow → London Victoria CoachbusFlixBus·9h 20m
- 4London Victoria Coach → ParisbusFlixBus·8h 20m
- 5Paris → Madrid BarajasbusFlixBus·15h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Edinburgh to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€57Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 37h 05m€83Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusEdinburgh Haymarket Station South-Glasgow, Glasgow-London Victoria Coach, London Victoria Coach-Paris, Paris-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Madrid works
Start with a City transit bus from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Haymarket Station South, about 10 min. Transfer in Edinburgh Haymarket Station South and continue by FlixBus bus on to Glasgow (1h 3m). Transfer in Glasgow and continue by FlixBus bus on to London Victoria Coach (9h 20m). Transfer in London Victoria Coach and continue by FlixBus bus on to Paris (8h 20m). Transfer in Paris and continue by FlixBus bus on to Madrid Barajas (15h 45m). In total it's roughly €140 over 46h 12m, 4 transfers.
Edinburgh to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 46h 12m by bus, 4 transfers.
Is there a bus from Edinburgh to Madrid?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Madrid from Edinburgh?
About 1727 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Madrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €140. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Madrid?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: City transit, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026