The average train between Leeds and Madrid takes 27h 23m and the fastest train takes 25h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 Leeds and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 27h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Madrid station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 23m.
Leeds to Madrid train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Madrid train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Leeds to Madrid train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Leeds and Madrid is 1,496.5 km. The road distance is 2,464 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 35m.