The average train between Brighton and Madrid takes 22h 27m and the fastest train takes 21h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Brighton and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Madrid at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 22h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Madrid station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 27m.
Brighton to Madrid train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Madrid train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Brighton to Madrid train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Madrid is 1,190.1 km. The road distance is 2,226 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 52m.