How to travel from London to Madrid

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Travel Information to Madrid from London

distanceDistance1263 km
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, coach or flight
priceTicket price range€28 - €402
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • €28 • 2 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • €28 • 2 h 20 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or Renfe (3)

Travel 1263 km by train, coach or flight between London and Madrid. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or Renfe (3) among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from London to Madrid.

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from London to Madrid

How to get from London to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from London to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TAP PortugalTP1337 · TP1020
02:50PM5h40
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
09:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
1801One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
TAP PortugalTP1337 · TP1020
02:50PM5h40
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
09:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
1801One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
IberiaBA7197
08:40PM2h19
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
11:59PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
6581One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:00PM34h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:05AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
2331One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:00PM33h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:20AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
2461One-way
2 transfers
TAP PortugalTP1337 · TP1022
02:50PM8h30
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
12:20AMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
1801One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1337 · TP1010
02:50PM18h25
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
10:15AMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
1981One-way
1 transfer
IberiaBA7195
11:35AM2h25
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
03:00PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
2511One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route between London and Madrid with Omio's travel partners Brussels Airlines, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Brussels Airlines is Belgium’s leading airline. Check the ticket fares for your travel from London to Madrid: Economy Classic, Economy Flex and Business.

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