The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and London takes 23h 31m and the fastest train takes 21h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) to London. 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 Madrid Airport (MAD) and London. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 6:56 PM which arrives into London at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuevos Ministerios and take an average of 23h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to London. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at London station via Figueres Vilafant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 31m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to London train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to London train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to London train tickets online with Metro de Madrid, Renfe Cercanias and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and London is 1,253.6 km. The road distance is 2,176 km.
You can take a subway from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro to London St Pancras Intl via Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Figueres Vilafant, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 15h 35m.