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

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  1. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

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    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 Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 54m
    £74–257

  2. Bus, train via Lille

    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 London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    22h 15m
    £153–342

  3. Train, bus via Barcelona

    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 Bruxelles-Miditrain train Trn / ...
    4. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    22h 53m
    £319–628

  4. 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 Lenhamtrain train
    41h 19m
    £192–743

  5. 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 Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 27m
    £124–405

  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 Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 4m
    £87–322

  7. 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 Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 59m
    £74–294

  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 Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 54m
    £77–250

  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 Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 58m
    £100–307

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain train Ave
    2. Take the bus from Leon to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    27h 8m
    £226–409

  11. Bus, train

    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 train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    28h 40m
    £146–267

  12. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Madrid to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    16h 9m
    £327–420

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Kentcar car
    17h 29m
    £232–364

Madrid to Kent by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 836.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Kent. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to London Victoria, then take the train to Lenham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lenham via Paris, Quai de Bercy, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 22h 15m.

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