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

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

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  1. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    best
    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
    6h 16m
    £93–232

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    7h 46m
    £68–274

  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
    16h 18m
    £335–598

  4. Bus, train

    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 London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    27h 33m
    £80–210

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Stanstedcar car
    34h 11m
    £153–456

  6. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAD - LCY
    7h 19m
    £102–381

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, line 223 bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Flagstone Pavingbus bus
    7h 36m

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train, line 223 bus

    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 Gravesendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus
    7h 59m

  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
    7h 9m
    £115–322

  10. 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 London Eustontrain train
    8h 28m
    £145–343

  11. Bus, train via Flagstone Paving

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    28h 18m
    £133–211

  12. 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 Stanstedcar car
    16h 27m
    £332–428

Madrid to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration27h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Stansted via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 16h 18m. Alternatively, British Airways, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY) 5 times a day.

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