The average train between Madrid and Central London takes 24h 20m and the fastest train takes 23h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Central 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 once daily between Madrid and Central London. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Central London at 6:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Central London. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Central London station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.
Madrid to Central London train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Central London train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
The distance between Madrid and Central London is 1,258.8 km. The road distance is 2,190 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to South Ealing station via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 15h 23m.
