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Trip Overview

The average train between Central London and Madrid takes 18h 23m and the fastest train takes 15h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Central London 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.

18h 23m
Duration
2,190 km
Distance
€487
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Central London to Madrid train times

Trains run once daily between Central London and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 18h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo15h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo15h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo15h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo15h 21m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiTGV inOuiOuigo28h 6m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo26h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe Viajerosiryo15h 21m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Central London 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.

Map of how to get from Central London to Madrid.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,190.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 23m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a subway from Northfields station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 23m.

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