Rome2Rio

How to get fromMadrid to Dorsetby plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Dorset

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Madrid to Dorset by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or taxi

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, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAD - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus
    9h 40m
    £64–262

  2. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Angers St Laudtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Angers to Saint-Malobus bus
    5. Take the carferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poolecarferry car ferry
    26h 16m
    £323–795

  3. 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 Dorsetcar car
    27h 5m
    £168–717

  4. Bus, car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Aéroport Orly 4bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Bridge Link Road to Dorsettaxi taxi
    32h 35m
    £199–564

  5. 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 Weymouthtrain train
    10h 8m
    £68–190

  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 Waterloo to Pooletrain train
    9h 55m
    £146–453

  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 Clapham Junction to Pooletrain train
    10h 17m
    £96–299

  8. 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 Waterloo to Pooletrain train
    10h 45m
    £101–366

  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 Bournemouthtrain train
    11h 31m
    £126–281

  10. 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 Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain train
    12h 6m
    £115–322

  11. Train, car ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Bow Street to Dorsettaxi taxi
    31h 46m
    £316–918

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madrid to Dorset.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 906.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Dorset. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, take the bus to South Station, then take the bus to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Dorset via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Angers St Laud, Angers, Saint-Malo, St Malo Ferry Port, and Poole in around 26h 16m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other 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