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How to get fromPortsmouth to Madridby train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane LGW - MAD
    6h 29m
    €73–255

  2. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane LHR - MAD
    6h 26m
    €60–274

  3. Ferry, train via Lyon

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Le Havre to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    21h 17m
    €300–605

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Madridbus bus
    30h 10m
    €155–250

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry Gb Pme-Es Sdr
    2. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    38h 6m
    €298–323

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane LCY - MAD
    6h 40m
    €140–507

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BRS - MAD
    7h 39m
    €89–236

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane LTN - MAD
    7h 17m
    €86–249

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane STN - MAD
    7h 39m
    €89–314

  10. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry Gb Pme-Es Sdr
    2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus bus ALSA - San-Mad / ...
    39h 34m
    €273–298

  11. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Madridcar car
    19h 37m
    €260–350

Portsmouth to Madrid by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,319.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Madrid via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris in around 30h 10m.

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