The average train between London and Madrid takes 21h 18m and the fastest train takes 21h 2m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 a week between London and Madrid. The service departs London at 8:01 PM in the evening, which arrives into Madrid at 18:03:00. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 21h 18m. 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 St Pancras Intl station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via Paris Nord station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
London to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between London and Madrid is 1262.3 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 49m.
