The average train between Edinburgh and Madrid takes 26h 27m and the fastest train takes 25h 22m. There is at least one train per day 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.
Trains run once daily between Edinburgh and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, 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 26h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via King's Cross station, Lille Europe station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 27m.
Edinburgh to Madrid train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Madrid is 1727.9 km.
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 19h 36m.
