What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Madrid is to fly which costs €50 - €160 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 44m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Madrid?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Madrid is 1280 km.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Madrid without a car is to train and bus via Barcelona which takes 19h 42m and costs €270 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Madrid?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Waterloo Station to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Madrid bus from?

Waterloo Station to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Madrid?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €270 and takes 26h 44m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Madrid bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo Station and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h ahead of Waterloo Station. It is currently 6:02 PM in Waterloo Station and 7:02 PM in Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6880+ hotels available in Madrid.

Waterloo Station to Madrid - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Waterloo Station 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.

Fly from London City Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LCY - MAD
5h 13m
€105–360
Train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LTN - MAD
5h 53m
€52–223
Train, bus via Barcelona
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
19h 42m
€274–493
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
26h 44m
€75–267
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Madridcar
29h 2m
€195–877
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LHR - MAD
5h 30m
€58–247
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LGW - MAD
5h 31m
€54–154
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane STN - MAD
6h 10m
€55–301
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Salamancabus
3. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid-Moncloabus
28h 39m
€145–291
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
3. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
41h 15m
€163–736
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Madridcar
16h 57m

Waterloo Station to Madrid by bus

23Weekly Buses

26h 44mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Madrid.

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Distance: 1,279.9 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Madrid, Spain?

British Airways, KLM, and three other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to Estación Sur de Autobuses via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 26h 44m.

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