London to Madrid bus
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Bus times from London to Madrid
Fastest Journey
1d 2 h 50 m
Average
1d 5 h 2 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1264 km
It's difficult to get from London to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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Overview: Coach from London to Madrid
 | Distance | 1263 km |
 | Average coach duration | 26 h 50 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | €98 (€98) |
 | Coach frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct coach | No |
 | Coach companies | Eurolines France, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Flixbus, Eurolines Switzerland or Ouibus |
Coaches from London to Madrid cover the 1263 km long trip taking on average 26 h 50 min with our travel partners like Eurolines France, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Flixbus, Eurolines Switzerland or Ouibus. Normally, there is 1 coach operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this route for as low as €89, but the average price of coach tickets is €98. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
Coach companies: Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus London to Madrid
You can travel by coach from London to Madrid with Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €89. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
London to Madrid coach information with FlixBus:
- Average Duration: 34 h 30 min
- Average Price: €89
- FlixBus frequency: 1 a day
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.
- Average Price: €94
Travel Tips: Bus to Madrid from London
Travel by coach between London, United Kingdom and Madrid, Spain is: Conditional.
Is international entry into Madrid from London restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is conditional for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from London?
Entry Requirements:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Madrid, Spain?
The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 9/26/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your coach to Madrid from London closer to your date of departure here.
The current restriction level for your return trip by coach from Madrid to London is: Unrestricted
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to United Kingdom from Spain?
Reentry to United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Madrid?
What are the entry requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
Last verified on 10/1/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Madrid to London coach here.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from London Victoria and arriving in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
The most popular departure coach station with passengers for this trip, called London Victoria, is located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city centre of London.
The most popular arrival coach station, Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, is located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre of Madrid.
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