The average bus between Leicester and Madrid takes 32h 49m and the fastest bus takes 29h. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Leicester and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Madrid at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 32h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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31h 45m • 2 changes
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39h 30m • 2 changes
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39h 30m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Madrid station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 49m.
Leicester to Madrid bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Madrid bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Book your Leicester to Madrid bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and ALSA.
The distance between Leicester and Madrid is 1,373 km. The road distance is 1,888 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 30h 5m.