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

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There are 14 ways to get from Madrid to Birmingham by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, train, ferry, or car train

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MAD - BHX
    5h 4m
    £38–158

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    16h 31m
    £318–679

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    28h 19m
    £110–180

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Santandercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Birminghamcar car
    28h 29m
    £194–753

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MAD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 56m
    £61–222

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAD - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 43m
    £125–457

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 41m
    £68–184

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 49m
    £85–327

  9. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 52m
    £80–288

  10. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAD - STN
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h 3m
    £79–298

  11. 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
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h
    £72–247

  12. Bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    30h 25m
    £135–211

  13. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    41h 14m
    £316–371

  14. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Madrid to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Birminghamcar car
    18h 52m
    £367–484

Madrid to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration16h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 845.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Birmingham, England?

Ryanair and Air France fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Birmingham New Street via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 16h 31m.

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