What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Madrid is to bus which costs €80 - €270 and takes 22h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €140 - €410.

How far is it from Dover to Madrid?

The distance between Dover and Madrid is 1388 km.

How do I travel from Dover to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 15h 35m and costs €330 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Madrid?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Dover to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Madrid train from?

Dover to Madrid train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Madrid?

The best way to get from Dover to Madrid is to train which takes 15h 35m and costs €330 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €270 and takes 22h 6m.

What is the time difference between Dover and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 2:08 PM in Dover and 3:08 PM in Madrid.

Where does the Dover to Madrid train arrive?

Dover to Madrid train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Madrid?

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Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6880+ hotels available in Madrid.

Dover to Madrid - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

Q: Is there a direct train between Dover and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

There are 10 ways to get from Dover to Madrid by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car ferry, car train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London City Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LCY - MAD
6h 14m
€147–409
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
22h 6m
€82–265
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
15h 35m
€334–624
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
4. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
44h 3m
€204–765
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LHR - MAD
6h 34m
€106–304
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LGW - MAD
6h 45m
€106–235
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane STN - MAD
6h 54m
€93–322
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LTN - MAD
6h 48m
€96–311
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Madridcar
15h 51m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Madridcar
16h 50m
€266–382

Dover to Madrid by train

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15h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,387.8 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Estación Sur de Autobuses via Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 22h 6m.

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