The average train between Manchester and Madrid takes 25h 1m and the fastest train takes 23h 27m. There is at least one train per day from Manchester 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 once daily between Manchester and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 25h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Madrid station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 1m.
Manchester to Madrid train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Madrid train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Manchester to Madrid train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Madrid is 1,456.9 km. The road distance is 2,468 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 51m.
