The average train between Central London and Madrid takes 18h 24m 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.
Trains run once daily between Central London and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 6:51 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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Madrid station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.
Central London to Madrid train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Central London to Madrid train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between Central London and Madrid is 1,258.8 km. The road distance is 2,190 km.
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 16h 5m.
