The average train between Madrid and London takes 22h 16m and the fastest train takes 20h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 and London. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:20 PM which arrives into London at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 22h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to London. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at London station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 16m.
Madrid to London train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to London train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Madrid to London train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and London is 1,262.3 km. The road distance is 2,136 km.
You can take a train from Sol to London St Pancras Intl via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 14h 3m.
