How to get from Madrid to Edinburgh
- 1727 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Edinburgh: bus, train. The two cities are about 1727 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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1727 km
Madrid to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Bruxelles Midibus
FlixBus·22h 15m - 2Bruxelles Midi → Londontrain
Eurostar·2h 10m - 3London → EdinburghtrainLNER·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure 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· 39h 35m€101Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurostar, LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Madrid to Bruxelles Midi, about 22h 15m. Transfer in Bruxelles Midi and continue by Eurostar train on to London (2h 10m). Transfer in London and continue by LNER train on to Edinburgh (4h 25m). In total it's roughly €238 over 37h 35m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Edinburgh: common questions
Is there a bus from Madrid to Edinburgh?
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.
Is there a train from Madrid to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Madrid?
About 1727 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Madrid to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurostar, LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Edinburgh?
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: FlixBus, Eurostar, LNER
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026