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

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

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  1. Fly to London City Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAD - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    6h 27m
    £123–424

  2. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAD - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 8m
    £73–261

  3. 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 St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    17h 8m
    £314–587

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    23h 19m
    £273–449

  5. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain train
    41h 43m
    £201–691

  6. 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 St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    6h 44m
    £89–313

  7. 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 St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h
    £87–257

  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
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 4m
    £77–221

  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
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 58m
    £99–311

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    24h 35m
    £77–190

  11. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Madrid to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    16h 5m
    £325–419

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    17h 13m
    £234–379

Madrid to Canterbury by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 855.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Canterbury West via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 17h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dover, and Pencester Road in around 24h 35m.

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