The average train between Gatwick Airport and Madrid takes 16h 49m and the fastest train takes 15h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 6:46 AM which arrives into Madrid at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 16h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Madrid station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.
Gatwick Airport to Madrid train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Madrid train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Madrid train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Madrid is 1,225.1 km. The road distance is 2,220 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 33m.
