Rome2Rio

How to get fromMadrid (Station) to Londonby plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, train, or car train

Find Transport to London

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Madrid (Station) to London by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAD - LHR
    5h 16m
    £60–231

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    5h 33m
    £53–201

  3. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Perpignantrain train
    2. Take the train from Perpignan to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    15h 40m
    £328–605

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    27h 32m
    £75–236

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid (Station) to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Londoncar car
    34h 2m
    £148–457

  6. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAD - LCY
    5h 22m
    £97–330

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAD - STN
    5h 52m
    £57–221

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    5h 41m
    £54–171

  9. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MAD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    6h 33m
    £70–226

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    16h 27m
    £342–553

  11. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    38h 21m
    £136–664

  12. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Madrid (Station) to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar car
    16h 59m
    £334–432

Madrid (Station) to London by foot, subway, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£328Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madrid (Station) to London.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 799 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain and London, England?

Iberia, British Airways, and Air France fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid (Station) to London St Pancras Intl via Intercambiador Av América Metro, Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Perpignan, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 15h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers