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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €386.
Distance: 1264 km
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€124 Average price Cheapest | €160 Average price | €435 Average price |
8h 11m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 30m Average total duration 20h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 14m Average total duration 24h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U223656:10 PM2h30London Luton Airport9:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€871One-way0 transfers
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- U223656:10 PM2h30London Luton Airport9:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€871One-way0 transfers
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IB18648:40 PM2h19London Gatwick Airport11:59 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€1621One-way0 transfers
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97159:31 AM20h24London St Pancras International (STP)6:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€3611One-way2 transfers- 9004+Normal+97157:04 AM22h51London St Pancras International (STP)6:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€3611One-way2 transfers
- 9014+Normal+97159:31 AM21h09London St Pancras International (STP)7:40 AMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América€3641One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM26h50London, Victoria Coach Station1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€1041One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM28h50London, Victoria Coach Station3:20 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€1101One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM29h55London, Victoria Coach Station2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€1191One-way2 transfers
W953558:00 AM2h40London Luton Airport11:40 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€871One-way0 transfers- U280196:00 AM2h30London Gatwick Airport9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€931One-way0 transfers
- FR 59949:30 PM2h30London Stansted Airport1:00 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€941One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Madrid:
A flight is €36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Madrid costing on average €160.
A flight is €311 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Madrid costing on average €435.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 0m.
Train takes on average 24h 44m.
- Around 121 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, easyJet, Iberia Express, British Airways, Air Europa, Vueling, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, KLM, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, Air France, Finnair, Pascan Aviation, GetJet Airlines, Swiss, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Qatar Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
- 38 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, easyJet, Iberia Express, British Airways, Air Europa, Malta Air, BA Cityflyer.
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