There are 11 ways to get from London to Madrid by plane, train, 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
Train to London Gatwick, fly
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Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Madrid (MAD)
9 alternative options
Fly from London Stansted
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Fly from London Stansted (STN) 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 St Pancras Intl 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 Station to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
Bus
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Take the bus from Londres Victoria Coach Station to Bilbao
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Take the bus from Bilbao to Madrid
Bus via Paris
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Bercy Seine
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Take the bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Madrid - South Station
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from London to Plymouth
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Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
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Drive from Santander to Madrid
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from London to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Madrid
London to Madrid by train
15
Weekly Trains
13h 27m
Average Duration
€306
Cheapest Price
Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Madrid?
The cheapest way to get from London to Madrid is to fly which costs £40 - £200 and takes 5h 50m.
How do I get from London to Madrid the fastest?
The fastest way to get from London to Madrid is to fly. Taking this option will cost £45 - £240 and takes 5h 15m.
Is there a direct bus between London and Madrid?
No, there is no direct bus from London station to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Londres Victoria Coach Station and arriving at Madrid via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.
Is there a direct train between London and Madrid?
No, there is no direct train from London to Madrid. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha via Gare du Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona Sants Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
How far is it from London to Madrid?
The distance between London and Madrid is 1263 km.
How do I travel from London to Madrid without a car?
The best way to get from London to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 13h 27m and costs £260 - £650.
How long does it take to get from London to Madrid?
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from London to Madrid, including transfers.
Where do I catch the London to Madrid bus from?
London to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Londres Victoria Coach Station.
Where do I catch the London to Madrid train from?
London to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Train, bus or fly from London to Madrid?
The best way to get from London to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs £45 - £240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £260 - £650 and takes 13h 27m, you could also bus, which costs £210 - £330 and takes 25h 33m.
Launch map view
- Distance: 1263.5 km
- Duration: 5h 15m
What companies run services between London, England and Madrid, Spain?
Iberia, British Airways and nine other airlines fly from London Paddington to Madrid hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from London King's Cross to Madrid via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona Sants Station in around 13h 27m.
Airlines
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €360
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €360
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €360
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €360
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €360
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €220
Flights from Bristol to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €370
Flights from Bristol to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €370
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €450
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €410
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €300
Flights from London City to Madrid via San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €400
Flights from London City to Madrid via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €450
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €410
Flights from London City to Madrid via San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €400
Flights from London City to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €550 - €1300
Flights from London City to Madrid via Glasgow, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €600
Flights from London City to Madrid via Belfast City, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
Flights from London Luton to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €270
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €330
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €300
Flights from Bristol to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €210
Flights from Bristol to Madrid via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €210
Flights from Bristol to Madrid via Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €210
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €450
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €410
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €300
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City to Madrid via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €430
Flights from Bristol to Madrid via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €440
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €480 - €1200
Flights from Bristol to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €280
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London City to Madrid via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
Flights from Bristol to Madrid via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €280 - €700
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €330
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €800
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €310
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €310
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from London City to Madrid via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from London City to Madrid via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €260 - €550
Train operators
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €11 - €17
Comuter train
theguardian.com
First class interior
Southern Railway
Train Interior
happyrail.com
Exterior of Southern Railways train
Wikimedia Commons
Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
Train Interior
Wikimedia Commons
London Victoria
Wikipedia
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- €14
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17 - €35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €17 - €25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €25 - €35
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €80
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/timetables
- Standard
- €16 - €23
- 1st Class
- €55 - €80
180 Adelante Train Exterior
Wikipedia
360 Desiro Train Exterior
Wikipedia
Class 158 Train Interior
Flickr
Class 222 Train Exterior
Wikipedia
Standard Class interior
Wikipedia
EMT Train Exterior
Wikipedia
EMT Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
1st class EMT Interior
Wiki Commons
Ticket vending machine
BBC
Class 222 Meridian at St Pancras
Wikipedia
London St. Pancras
Wikipedia
King's Cross
Wiki
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65 - €140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €65 - €90
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €95 - €140
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 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120 - €350
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €320 - €350
- Standard
- €120 - €150
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
E320 London-Paris Standard class
Business Traveller
International departures
The Man in Seat 61...
Standard (2nd) class seats
The Man in Seat 61...
Exterior of Eurostar
Wikipedia
2nd Class
Wikimedia
The Eurostar through France
Wikipedia
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1st Class Interior of Eurostar
Wikimedia
Eurostar at St Pancras
Wikipedia
London St. Pancras
Wikipedia
King's Cross
Wiki
Gare du Nord Entrance
Wikipedia
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160 - €270
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €220
- 1st Class
- €200 - €270
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €80
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €22 - €80
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €50 - €75
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Londres Victoria Coach Station to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €190 - €290
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
ALSA bus exterior
La Voz de Asturias
ALSA bus interior
https://desdeelpatio.us
Alsa urban bus
EFE Verde
Alsa urban bus interior
Madridmobilite
Alsa urban bus interior
Madridmobilite
Alsa urban bus interior
Madridmobilite
ALSA bus exterior
Europa Press
ALSA bus exterior
alsa.es
ALSA Supra trunk
alsa.es
Supra Interior
alsa.es
ALSA Supra
Capsulandia
London Victoria Coach Station
Wikipedia
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Madrid - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €130
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
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Ferry operators
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €340
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- €75 - €100
- Car
- €240 - €340
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
How long is the flight from London to Madrid?
The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 25m.
Where does the London to Madrid bus arrive?
London to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid station.
What is the time difference between London and Madrid?
Madrid is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 11:43 AM in London and 12:43 PM in Madrid.
Where does the London to Madrid train arrive?
London to Madrid train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
Which airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport?
Air France, British Airways and Iberia offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid Airport.
Where can I stay near Madrid?
There are 1550+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at €39 per night.
How do I get to London Heathrow (LHR) Airport from London?
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.