The average train between London and Madrid takes 21h 1m and the fastest train takes 18h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from 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 twice daily between London and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 10:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 21h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Madrid. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.
London to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your London to Madrid train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 5 other operators.
The distance between London and Madrid is 1,262.3 km. The road distance is 2,136 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Sol via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Madrid-Atocha Cercanías in around 13h 46m.
