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16 h 33 min
1720 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Madrid to Gatwick

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Cheapest
By car (1 720 km)
16 h 33 min
1720 km.
from $94
Fastest
Plane to Gatwick (London City Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
16 h 33 min
1720 km.
from $22.43
Train
14 h 46 min
1224 km.
from $608.17
Train, Bus
27 h 52 min
1224 km.
from $384.65
Bus, Plane (Fly to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 55 min
1225 km.
from $137.85
Bus, Plane (Fly to London City Airport)
7 h 49 min
1225 km.
from $160.67
Bus, Plane (Fly to London Stansted Airport)
6 h 35 min
1225 km.
from $132.30
Bus
28 h 48 min
1224 km.
from $195.49

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$594.92
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$468.34

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$367.08

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$556.94

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$594.92
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$481.00

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$569.60

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$493.65

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$367.08

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$594.92
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$481.00

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$62.02

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$189.87–$316.44

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Lille Europe to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$82.28

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50
Train from Lille Europe to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

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:
$21.52–$30.38

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$39.24

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leon to Lille
Ave. Duration:
21h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
16h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$35.44

Oxford Bus Company

Phone:
+44 1865 785400
Email:
Website:
oxfordbus.co.uk/
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.44–$7.59

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Bilbao to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$107.59–$518.97
Other from Santander to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$107.59–$759.47

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Gatwick is to fly which costs $39.13 - $184.78 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Gatwick is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $39.13 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl and Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

How far is it from Madrid to Gatwick?

The distance between Madrid and Gatwick is 1226 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 14h 46m and costs $304.35 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Madrid to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Gatwick bus from?

Madrid to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Gatwick train from?

Madrid to Gatwick train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Madrid to Gatwick is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $39.13 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $304.35 - $597.83 and takes 14h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $103.26 - $184.78 and takes 28h 48m.

Where does the Madrid to Gatwick bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Madrid and Gatwick?

Gatwick is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 10:08 in Madrid and 09:08 in Gatwick.

Where does the Madrid to Gatwick train arrive?

Madrid to Gatwick train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 754+ hotels available in Gatwick. Prices start at $38.26 per night.
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