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

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

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  1. Fly to London City Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAD - LCY
    4h 50m
    £93–364

  2. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

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    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
    5h 23m
    £35–193

  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
    15h 4m
    £291–586

  4. 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
    21h 9m
    £135–297

  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 Stratfordcar car
    34h 28m
    £151–450

  6. 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 Bridgetrain train
    5h 23m
    £52–195

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAD - LHR
    5h 36m
    £58–246

  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
    5h 35m
    £45–162

  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
    6h 39m
    £62–242

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Parisbus bus FlixBus N1143
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    21h 49m
    £227–363

  11. Train, ferry

    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
    38h 34m
    £288–341

  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 Stratfordcar car
    16h 57m
    £338–438

Madrid to Stratford by train

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

British Airways, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Stratford International via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 15h 4m.

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