There are 12 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 • 5h 5m
Cheapest option
Fly from London Stansted • 5h 37m
10 alternative options
Train to London Gatwick, fly • 5h 17m
Fly from London City • 6h 51m
Train to London Luton, fly • 5h 51m
Train to Bristol, fly • 6h 44m
Train • 13h 5m
Bus • 27h
Bus via Orléans • 27h 53m
Drive, car ferry • 28h 54m
Train, car ferry • 39h 29m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 16h 23m
London to Madrid by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Madrid is to fly which costs £50 - £230 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from London to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs £50 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Madrid. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
No, there is no direct train from London to Madrid. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Estación de tren de Atocha via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between London and Madrid is 1277 km.
The best way to get from London to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 13h 5m and costs £260 - £600.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from London to Madrid, including transfers.
London to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs £50 - £260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £260 - £600 and takes 13h 5m, you could also bus, which costs £90 - £180 and takes 27h.
- Distance: 1277.3 km
- Duration: 5h 5m
What companies run services between London, England and Madrid, Spain?
Iberia, British Airways and three other airlines fly from London Paddington to Madrid Chamartin hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from London King's Cross to Madrid via Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €460
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from London City to Madrid via San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €360 - €1300
Flights from London City to Madrid via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €360 - €1300
Flights from London City to Madrid via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €360 - €1300
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €460
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Asturias
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €380
Flights from London City to Madrid via San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €360 - €1300
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €460
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid via Asturias
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €380
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €420
Flights from London Luton to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €420
Flights from London Luton to Madrid via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €420
Flights from Bristol to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €330
Flights from Bristol to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €330
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City to Madrid via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €950
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €470
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €340
- 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
- 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
- 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
- €18 - €25
- Schedules at
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Anytime Standard
- €18 - €25
- 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 - €40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €17 - €25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €26 - €40
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €25
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/timetables
- 1st Class
- €18 - €25
- Standard
- €11 - €17
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- 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
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €50 - €75
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €80
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €30 - €80
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santander to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €90
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €35 - €55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €60 - €90
- 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/
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.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- https://www.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.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Orléans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.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
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Orleans to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €140
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- +33 6 31 09 82 47
- contact@euroscoach.com
- Website
- euroscoach.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Orleans - Av George Pompidou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Euroscoach By Cm Tours
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80 - €700
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- €80 - €100
- Car
- €240 - €340
- Single Ticket
- €100 - €230
- Car Single Ticket
- €290 - €700
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90 - €600
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- €90 - €120
- Car
- €290 - €410
- Single Ticket
- €90 - €190
- Car Single Ticket
- €210 - €600
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London to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 1:07 PM in London and 2:07 PM in Madrid.
London to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Estación de tren de Atocha station.
Book your London to Madrid bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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