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There are 13 ways to get from Madrid to Channel Tunnel by plane, train, unknown, bus, ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Fly to London City Airport, train, travel

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    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 Dover Priorytrain train
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    6h 59m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain train Tgv
    4. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    14h 22m

  3. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    4. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    20h 51m

  4. Train, ferry, travel

    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 Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain train
    5. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    40h 58m

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, travel

    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 Dover Priorytrain train
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    7h 17m

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, travel

    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 Dover Priorytrain train
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    7h 34m

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAD - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    7h 33m

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train, travel

    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 Dover Priorytrain train
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    7h 28m

  9. Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane MAD - ORY
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain train
    3. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    8h 10m

  10. Fly to Brussels Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane MAD - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train
    4. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    8h 29m

  11. Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane MAD - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train
    4. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    7h 46m

  12. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    24h 25m

  13. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Madrid to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Walk from Folkestone to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    16h 13m

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,406.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Channel Tunnel via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 14h 22m.

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