The average train between Cambridge and Madrid takes 17h 47m and the fastest train takes 16h. There is at least one train per day from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 17h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via King's Cross station, Lille Europe station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.
Cambridge to Madrid train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Cambridge and Madrid is 1342.2 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 37m.