The average train between Madrid and Central London takes 23h 47m and the fastest train takes 23h 7m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Madrid and Central London. The earliest departure is at 8:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Central London at 6:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 47m. 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at London St Pancras Intl station via Barcelona-Sants station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 47m.
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 Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
The distance between Madrid and Central London is 1258.8 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 27m.
