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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Madrid takes 21h 14m and the fastest train takes 20h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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.

21h 14m
Duration
2,146 km
Distance
€508
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
13h 47m
€412–751

London to Madrid train times

Trains run twice daily between London and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 10:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Madrid at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 21h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,146.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 14m

What companies run services between London, England and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 47m.

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