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16 h 48 min
1715 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from London to Madrid

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Cheapest
By car (1 715 km)
16 h 48 min
1715 km.
from $94
Fastest
Plane from London (Stansted Airport) to Madrid (Valladolid Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
16 h 48 min
1715 km.
from $22.37
Train, Plane (Train to London Gatwick Airport)
5 h 24 min
1262 km.
from $103.17
Train
13 h 11 min
1263 km.
from $593.02
Bus
26 h 40 min
1262 km.
from $181.85
Train, Plane (Train to Luton Airport)
5 h 32 min
1262 km.
from $168.59
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
6 h 51 min
1262 km.
from $220.60

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$392.39
Plane from Bristol Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$51.90–$329.10

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$430.36

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$493.65
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$506.31
Plane from London City Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$443.02

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$443.02

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$341.76
Plane from Luton Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.49–$278.47
Plane from Bristol Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$265.81

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$493.65
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$506.31
Plane from London City Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$443.02

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$379.73–$1,075.91

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from London City Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$886.04

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Santander to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.10–$113.92

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.78–$36.71

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Plymouth to Santander
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04
Other from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
Ave. Duration:
31h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$113.92–$759.47

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from London to Madrid is to train and fly which costs $50 - $195.65 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from London to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between London and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Madrid. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

Is there a direct train between London and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from London to Madrid. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

How far is it from London to Madrid?

The distance between London and Madrid is 1278 km.

How do I travel from London to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from London to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs $304.35 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from London to Madrid?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from London to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Madrid bus from?

London to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Madrid train from?

London to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Madrid?

The best way to get from London to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $304.35 - $597.83 and takes 13h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $173.91 and takes 26h 40m.

Where does the London to Madrid bus arrive?

London to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between London and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 19:11 in London and 20:11 in Madrid.

Where does the London to Madrid train arrive?

London to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Madrid?

Book your London to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Madrid?

Book your London to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6259+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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