The average train between Madrid and Manchester takes 25h 28m and the fastest train takes 24h 49m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid to Manchester. 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 6 times a week between Madrid and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Manchester station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 28m.
Madrid to Manchester train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Manchester train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Madrid to Manchester train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Manchester is 1,456.9 km. The road distance is 2,468 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Manchester Piccadilly via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 18h 11m.
