The average train between Brighton and Madrid takes 17h 51m and the fastest train takes 16h 14m. There is at least one train per day from Brighton 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.
Trains run once daily between Brighton and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 17h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via London St Pancras Intl station, Lille Europe station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 51m.
Brighton to Madrid train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Brighton and Madrid is 1190.1 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 16h 50m.