How to travel from London to Madrid

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Travel Information between London and Madrid

distanceDistance1263 km
modeAvailable travel modesCoach, train or flight
priceTicket price range€75 - €403
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €75 • 28 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • €111 • 2 h 19 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or Renfe (3)

Travel 1263 km by coach, train or flight from London to 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.

Our recommendation
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.

Ryanair
07:05PM2h30
London Stansted Airport (STN)
10:35PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
791One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
08:30AM27h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
701One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Iberia
07:35PM2h20
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
10:55PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
2061One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
07:00AM29h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
721One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus
08:30AM26h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
881One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
07:00AM27h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
1471One-way
1 transfer
Ryanair
04:00PM2h30
London Stansted Airport (STN)
07:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
1101One-way
0 transfers
Ryanair
05:40PM2h30
London Stansted Airport (STN)
09:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
1101One-way
0 transfers
Iberia
06:45PM2h25
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
10:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
1471One-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.

        FAQs: Travel from London to Madrid

        FAQs: Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Madrid.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options from London to Madrid. You can take a coach, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel to Madrid from London is a coach with an average price of €75.

        This is compared to other travel options from London to Madrid:

        A coach is €36 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from London to Madrid costing on average €111.

        Taking a coach costs €328 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €403.

        The fastest way to get to Madrid from London is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 19 min.

        Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

        Coach takes on average 28 h 20 min.

        Taking a train requires on average 21 h 55 min of travel time.

        You should expect to travel around 1263 km from London to Madrid.

        The average frequency per day from London to Madrid is:

        • 1 coach per day.
        • 2 trains a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Madrid as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Madrid:

        • Most travellers board their coach from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
        • Most travellers who buy a plane ticket from London to Madrid depart from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Madrid:

        • You can take a coach from London to Madrid with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €75 with BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Madrid.
        • You can go to Madrid from London by plane with Ryanair, Iberia, easyJet, Iberia Express, Air Europa, British Airways, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Finnair, TAP Portugal, Luxair, Air France, German Airways, Norwegian Air, PGA-Portugalia Airlines or SWISS. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €111 with Iberia from London to Madrid on Omio.
        • You can go to Madrid from London by train with Renfe (3), Renfe-SNCF or Eurostar. You'll see cheap train tickets for €22 with Renfe (3) from London to Madrid on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct services available from London to Madrid with the following travel companies:

        • Take a direct coach with.
        • Take a direct flight with Iberia, easyJet, Iberia Express or Air Europa.
        • Direct train with.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from London to Madrid.

        Omio customers who travel from London to Madrid often also extend their holiday to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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