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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Madrid is to bus which costs €55 - €280 and takes 28h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Madrid is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Madrid via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 18m.

How far is it from Luton to Madrid?

The distance between Luton and Madrid is 1300 km.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs €180 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Luton to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Madrid bus from?

Luton to Madrid bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Madrid train from?

Luton to Madrid train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Madrid?

The best way to get from Luton to Madrid is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €700 and takes 15h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €280 and takes 28h 18m.

Where does the Luton to Madrid bus arrive?

Luton to Madrid bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Luton and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 9:04 AM in Luton and 10:04 AM in Madrid.

Where does the Luton to Madrid train arrive?

Luton to Madrid train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to Madrid?

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Where can I stay near Madrid?

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Luton to Madrid - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

There are 8 ways to get from Luton to Madrid by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, car ferry, train, 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.

Fly from Luton Airport
best
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LTN - MAD
2h 55m
€45–166
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
15h 45m
€187–688
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Madridbus
28h 18m
€58–273
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Madridcar
29h 3m
€200–884
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LHR - MAD
6h
€82–246
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Madrid - South Stationbus
28h 23m
€67–267
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Luton to East Croydontrain
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
4. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
42h 50m
€148–769
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Madridcar
17h 26m

Luton to Madrid by train

7Weekly Trains

15h 45mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,299.9 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

easyJet and Wizz Air UK fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 45m.

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