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Trip Overview

The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Edinburgh takes 33h 54m and the fastest train takes 33h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santiago de Compostela to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

33h 54m
Duration
2,101 mi
Distance
£644
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Santiago de Compostela to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Santiago de Compostela and Edinburgh. The service departs Santiago de Compostela at 7:43 AM in the morning, which arrives into Edinburgh at 16:27:00. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 33h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)33h 44m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)34h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)33h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)33h 44m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)33h 44m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)33h 44m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Santiago de Compostela to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,100.8 mi
  • Duration: 33h 54m

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

You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Edinburgh Waverley via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 24h 3m.

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