The average train between Madrid and Gatwick Airport takes 24h 36m and the fastest train takes 24h 33m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid to Gatwick Airport. 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 Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 8:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 36m.
Madrid to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Madrid to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Gatwick Airport is 1,225.1 km. The road distance is 2,239 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gatwick Airport via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 15h 52m.
