The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Madrid takes 19h 17m and the fastest train takes 15h 27m. There is at least one train per day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 19h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Madrid station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Madrid train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Madrid train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Madrid train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Madrid is 1,225 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 30m.
