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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £149 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.7 - 4.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £149, while a flight costs an average of £493.
Distance: 1728 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£493 Average Price | £149 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 39h 12m Average total duration 38h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Edinburgh:
A coach is £344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Edinburgh costing on average £493.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 39h 12m.
You'll arrive about 18h 30m sooner (5h 39m by flight vs 24h 9m by car). Tickets start at around £493 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Edinburgh from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Edinburgh:
A coach is £344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Edinburgh costing on average £493.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 39h 12m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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