There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Benalmádena by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane EDI - AGP
6h 29m€67–174Train, train to Glasgow/Prestwick, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain
- Fly from Glasgow/Prestwick (PIK) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane PIK - AGP
7h 56m€57–236Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain
24h 48m€571–1,034Train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
30h 32m€388–667Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Edinburgh to Plymouthcar
- Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
- Drive from Santander to Benalmádenacar
38h 46m€380–1,122Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane GLA - AGP
7h 15m€64–184Train to Newcastle, fly
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane NCL - AGP
7h 40m€77–282Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Torremolinosbus
43h 27m€189–326Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Torremolinosbus
45h 37m€179–411Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Benalmádenacar
28h 56m€583–789
Edinburgh to Benalmádena by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Benalmádena is to fly which costs €65 - €180 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Benalmádena is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €65 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Benalmádena. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Benalmádena Pueblo via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses and Terminal Torremolinos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Benalmádena. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Torremuelle via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Perpignan, Barcelona-Sants and Málaga M.Z. Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 48m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Benalmádena is 2172 km.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Benalmádena without a car is to train which takes 24h 48m and costs €550 - €1100.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Benalmádena, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Benalmádena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Benalmádena train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Benalmádena is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €550 - €1100 and takes 24h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €330 and takes 43h 27m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Benalmádena, Spain?
Ryanair UK, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Málaga Airport (AGP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Torremuelle via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Perpignan, Barcelona-Sants, Malaga Maria Zambrano, and Málaga M.Z. Cercanías in around 24h 48m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Newcastle to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Newcastle to Málaga Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Glasgow/Prestwick to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–170
Flights from Glasgow/Prestwick to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
Flights from Glasgow/Prestwick to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €100–700
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €100–230
- Car Single Ticket
- €290–700
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Benalmádena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Benalmádena is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:17 AM in Edinburgh and 5:17 AM in Benalmádena.
Edinburgh to Benalmádena train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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