There are 13 ways to get from London Docklands to Madrid by plane, train, bus, night bus, car, car ferry or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from London Heathrow
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Madrid (MAD)
Cheapest option
Fly from London Stansted
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Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Madrid (MAD)
11 alternative options
Train to London Gatwick, fly
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Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Madrid (MAD)
Fly from London City
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Madrid (MAD)
Train to London Luton, fly
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Take the train from London Bridge to Luton
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Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Madrid (MAD)
Train to Bristol, fly
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Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
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Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Madrid (MAD)
Train
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
Bus, train via Barcelona
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
Night bus, bus
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Take the night bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
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Take the bus from Paris to Madrid
Bus
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Take the bus from Londres Victoria Coach Station to Logroño
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Take the bus from Logroño to Madrid
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from London Docklands to Plymouth
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Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
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Drive from Santander to Madrid
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Londres Victoria Coach Station to Palencia
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Take the train from Palencia to Madrid-Principe Pio
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from London Docklands to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Madrid
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International entry into Spain from United Kingdom
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into Spain from United Kingdom
- Entry is allowed for fully vaccinated travellers or those who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months
- Health screen upon arrival
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Yes, entry into Spain is currently allowed from United Kingdom.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Madrid is 112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Madrid is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Madrid is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 112.
No, returning to United Kingdom from Spain is currently allowed.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from London Docklands to Madrid is to fly, which costs £35 - £160 and takes 6h 25m.
The quickest way to get from London Docklands to Madrid is to train and fly which costs £40 - £160 and takes 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct bus from London Docklands to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Rotherhithe, Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier and arriving at Madrid via London Victoria Coach Station and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from London Docklands station to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Canary Wharf station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha via London Bridge station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
The distance between London Docklands and Madrid is 1265 km.
The best way to get from London Docklands to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 14h 29m and costs £210 - £500.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from London Docklands to Madrid, including transfers.
London Docklands to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.
London Docklands to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London Docklands to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £210 - £500 and takes 14h 29m, you could also bus, which costs £110 - £190 and takes 29h 28m.
- Distance: 1265 km
- Duration: 5h 51m
What companies run services between London Docklands, England and Madrid, Spain?
Iberia, British Airways and seven other airlines fly from London Docklands to Madrid hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Docklands to Madrid via Canary Wharf station, London Bridge station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 29m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €320
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €360
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €360
Flights from London City to Madrid via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €1100
Flights from London City to Madrid via San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €1100
Flights from London City to Madrid via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €1100
Flights from London City to Madrid via Mahon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €1100
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €320
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €360
Flights from London City to Madrid via San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €1100
Flights from London City to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €1400
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €400
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €400
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €400
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €400
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Glasgow, Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €400
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Belfast (Aldergrove), Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €400
Flights from Bristol to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €310
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €190
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €18 - €190
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €190
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €190
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid via Billund
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €18 - €190
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €220
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €220
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €220
Flights from Bristol to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €17 - €350
Flights from Bristol to Madrid via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €17 - €350
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €320
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €350
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €360
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City to Madrid via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €500
Flights from Bristol to Madrid via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London City to Madrid via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
Flights from Bristol to Madrid via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €750
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €270
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €340
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from London City to Madrid via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from London City to Madrid via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €850
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €15 - €19
Train from London Bridge to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €23
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €18 - €23
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €27
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- €10 - €15
- Anytime 1st Class
- €20 - €27
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €50 - €65
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €85 - €120
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €350
- Standard
- €110 - €140
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
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- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €60 - €80
- Promo+
- €68 - €73
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Palencia to Madrid-Principe Pio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €28
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €21
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- RegioJet
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €28
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Londres Victoria Coach Station to Logroño
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €170
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Logroño to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25 - €40
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Londres Victoria Coach Station to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 0h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150 - €220
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 941 202 777
- infoweb@autobusesjimenez.com
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Logroño to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €25
- Website
- Autobuses Jiménez S.L
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €330
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- €75 - €100
- Car
- €230 - €330
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The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 25m.
London Docklands to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Madrid station.
London Docklands to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
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