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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Madrid takes 25h 31m and the fastest train takes 25h 22m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Edinburgh to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 31m
Duration
2,801 km
Distance
€667
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Edinburgh to Madrid train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Edinburgh and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 7:25 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 25h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo26h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo25h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo25h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo25h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo25h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo25h 22m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,801 km
  • Duration: 25h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 18h 54m.

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