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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 34h 3m and the fastest train takes 33h 48m. 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.

34h 3m
Duration
3,377 km
Distance
€788
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 earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 8:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 34h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE34h 18m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE33h 48m • 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: 34h 3m

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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