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Edinburgh to Santiago de Compostela trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Santiago de Compostela takes 35h 51m and the fastest train takes 35h 18m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Edinburgh to Santiago de Compostela. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

35h 51m
Duration
3,377 km
Distance
€778
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Edinburgh to Santiago de Compostela train times

Trains run twice a week between Edinburgh and Santiago de Compostela. The service departs Edinburgh at 8:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 21:24:00. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 35h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros36h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE35h 18m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Santiago de Compostela? 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: 3,377.4 km
  • Duration: 35h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Santiago de Compostela, Spain?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Santiago De Compostela via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Narbonne, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 24h 39m.

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