The average train between Madrid and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 24h 16m and the fastest train takes 23h 33m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 8:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.
Madrid to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Madrid to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,225 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 51m.
