Rome2Rio

How to get fromMadrid to Channel Tunnelby plane, train, unknown, bus, car ferry, car or car train

Find Transport to Channel Tunnel

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Madrid to Channel Tunnel by plane, train, unknown, bus, car ferry, car, 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.

  1. Fly to London City Airport, train, travel

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY)planeMAD - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    7h 15m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantstrainAve
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De LyontrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais FrethuntrainTgv
    4. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown
    13h 57m

  3. Bus, travel via Calais

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus700
    3. Walk from Calais to Channel Tunnelunknown
    20h 37m

  4. Train, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantandertrainAlv / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
    5. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    39h 47m

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    7h 58m

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeMAD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    7h 47m

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeMAD - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    7h 52m

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeMAD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    7h 42m

  9. Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)planeMAD - ORY
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain
    3. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown
    8h 10m

  10. Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeMAD - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
    4. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown
    7h 52m

  11. Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)planeMAD - BVA
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
    3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain
    4. Walk from Calais Ville to Channel Tunnelunknown
    9h 57m

  12. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus700
    3. Walk from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Channel Tunnelunknown
    24h 26m

  13. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Madrid to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Walk from Folkestone to Channel Tunnelunknown
    16h 5m

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Channel Tunnel via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 13h 57m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Madrid

Trips to Channel Tunnel

Popular routes