4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Madrid
Cheapest price
£209
Average price
£216
Fastest journey
1 d 13 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 16 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1728 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Madrid will cost around £216 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £209.
Of the 3 buses that leave Edinburgh for Madrid every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1728 km distance in an average of 1 d 16 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 13 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 19 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £528.
Distance: 1728 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£171 Average Price | £147 Average Price Cheapest | £588 Average Price |
37h 43m Average total duration 37h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 32m Average total duration 30h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Madrid coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:15 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 48h50 | 08:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:15 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 48h05 | 07:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:19 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 48h46 | 08:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:19 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 48h01 | 07:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:25 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 48h40 | 08:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:25 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 47h55 | 07:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:33 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 48h32 | 08:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 44h50 | 08:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 44h05 | 07:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:43 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 41h37 | 12:20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 56h25 | 05:10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 39h35 | 12:20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Madrid
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Buses from Edinburgh to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 37h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £34 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1728 km distance in 37h 40m.
Distance 1728 km |
Average bus duration 37h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 37h 40m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink from Edinburgh to MadridYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Madrid with FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink for as low as £34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Madrid coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Madrid
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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