The average train between Madrid and London takes 21h 54m and the fastest train takes 20h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to London. 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 London. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:56 PM which arrives into London at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 21h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to London. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at London station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 54m.
Madrid to London train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to London train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Madrid to London train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and London is 1,263.5 km. The road distance is 2,140 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to London St Pancras Intl via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 14h 10m.