The average train between Waterloo and Madrid takes 21h 16m and the fastest train takes 20h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterloo to Madrid. 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 Waterloo and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 11:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Madrid at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 21h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 42m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Waterloo to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Waterloo to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.
Waterloo to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Waterloo to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Waterloo to Madrid train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Waterloo and Madrid is 1,305.5 km. The road distance is 2,006 km.
You can take a train from Waterloo to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 26m.