There are 12 ways to get from Madrid to Dunstable 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
Fly to London Heathrow, train
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to London Heathrow (LHR)
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Take the train from Farringdon to Luton
Fly to London Gatwick, train
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to London Gatwick (LGW)
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Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Luton
Fly to London Stansted, train
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to London Stansted (STN)
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Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton
Fly to Birmingham, train, bus
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Birmingham (BHX)
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Take the train from Birmingham International to Milton Keynes Central
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Take the bus from Central station to Dunstable, Regent Street
Fly to Bristol, train
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bristol (BRS)
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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
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Take the train from Farringdon to Luton
Train
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
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Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
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Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Leagrave
Train, bus
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Zaragoza-Delicias
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Take the bus from Zaragoza to Lille
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Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
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Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton
Bus via Paris
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Take the bus from Madrid to Paris
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Take the bus from Paris to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Coach Station to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay K
Bus
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Take the bus from Madrid to Bilbao
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Take the bus from Bilbao to Londres Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Coach Station to Luton Station Interchange
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Madrid to Santander
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Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
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Drive from Plymouth to Dunstable
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Madrid to Calais-Fréthun
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Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
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Drive from Folkestone to Dunstable
Madrid to Dunstable by train, bus and walk
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into United Kingdom from Spain
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Conditions of entry into United Kingdom from Spain
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in United Kingdom
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Regional advice
Considerations leaving from Spain
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed from Spain.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Dunstable is 111.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Dunstable is subject to regional advice.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 111.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Spain from United Kingdom.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 29 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Dunstable is to fly which costs €50 - €160 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Dunstable is to fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs €85 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Dunstable, Asda via Paris, London Victoria Green Line Coach Station and Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 36m.
The distance between Madrid and Dunstable is 811 miles.
The best way to get from Madrid to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs €270 - €600.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Madrid to Dunstable, including transfers.
Madrid to Dunstable bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Dunstable is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €600 and takes 15h 8m, you could also bus via Paris, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 28h 36m.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to London Heathrow Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.
Madrid to Dunstable bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay K.

- Distance: 811.4 miles
- Duration: 6h 19m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Dunstable, England?
easyJet, Ryanair and seven other airlines fly from Madrid to Dunstable hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid to Dunstable via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, La Fayette - Magenta - Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London St Pancras International LL in around 15h 8m.

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45 - £370
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £360
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90 - £340
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £90 - £340

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Madrid to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45 - £370
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £360
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £90 - £340

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40 - £250
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40 - £250
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £40 - £250
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £40 - £250
Flights from Madrid to London Luton via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £260
Flights from Madrid to London Luton via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £95 - £290
Flights from Madrid to London Luton via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £260
Flights from Madrid to London Luton via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £260
Flights from Madrid to London Luton via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £260
Flights from Madrid to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £260

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to London Luton via Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £35 - £190
Flights from Madrid to London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £20 - £200
Flights from Madrid to London Stansted via Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £20 - £200
Flights from Madrid to London Stansted via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £20 - £200
Flights from Madrid to London Stansted via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £20 - £200
Flights from Madrid to London Stansted via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £20 - £200
Flights from Madrid to London Stansted via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £20 - £200
Flights from Madrid to London Stansted via Mahon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £20 - £200
Flights from Madrid to London Stansted via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £20 - £200
Flights from Madrid to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £35 - £210
Flights from Madrid to Birmingham via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35 - £210
Flights from Madrid to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £16 - £370

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45 - £360
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £320
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90 - £340
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £90 - £340

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Madrid to London Heathrow via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110 - £550
Flights from Madrid to Birmingham via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110 - £440

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Madrid to Birmingham via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120 - £650
Flights from Madrid to Birmingham via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100 - £550
Flights from Madrid to Birmingham via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120 - £650

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Madrid to Birmingham via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100 - £390
Flights from Madrid to Bristol via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110 - £450

- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40 - £330

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Madrid to Birmingham via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100 - £550

- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14 - £18
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £14 - £18
Train from Gatwick Airport to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26 - £35
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £26 - £35
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14 - £17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £14 - £17
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Leagrave
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15 - £19
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £15 - £19

- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras International to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16 - £24
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £7 - £20
- Off-Peak Single
- £12 - £18
- Anytime Day Single/Anytime Single
- £16 - £24

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20 - £75
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- £20 - £27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55 - £75

- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20 - £24
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Advanced Single/Anytime Advance
- £5 - £8
- Anytime Day Single
- £20 - £24

- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40 - £55
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £40 - £55
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £70 - £100

Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50 - £100
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- £50 - £70
- Promo+
- £59 - £63
- Flexible
- £75 - £100
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27 - £60
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- £27 - £35
- Promo+
- £32 - £34
- Flexible
- £45 - £60

- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50 - £70
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70 - £100
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35 - £50
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com

Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £100 - £300
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- £260 - £300
- Standard
- £100 - £120
- Standard Premier
- £140 - £180
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £75 - £290
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- £260 - £290
- Standard
- £75 - £90
- Standard Premier
- £110 - £150

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel

- Phone
- +44 (0)191 520 4000
- enquiries@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arriva.co.uk
Bus from Central station to Dunstable, Regent Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4 - £6
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Book at
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Coach Station to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4 - £12
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Book at
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Coach Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4 - £12
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Book at
- arrivabus.co.uk

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 Zaragoza to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £95 - £130
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26 - £40
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao to Londres Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £90 - £130
- Website
- alsa.com

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 Madrid to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45 - £60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21 - £26
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

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 Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to London - Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14 - £18
- Website
- Blablabus

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Coach Station to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7 - £13
- Website
- Megabus UK

- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £65 - £280
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- £65 - £85
- Car
- £190 - £280
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