The average train between Madrid and Chelsea takes 22h 15m and the fastest train takes 21h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Chelsea. 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 Madrid and Chelsea. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Chelsea at 6:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 22h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Chelsea station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
Madrid to Chelsea train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Chelsea train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
The distance between Madrid and Chelsea is 1,260.6 km. The road distance is 2,140 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to South Kensington station via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 14h 27m.