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How to get fromUnited Kingdom to Madridby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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

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  1. Fly from London City Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane LCY - MAD
    5h 19m
    €104–372

  2. Fly from Bristol Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BRS - MAD
    5h 1m
    €39–137

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe 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
    15h 4m
    €322–665

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    20h 53m
    €170–407

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Madridcar car
    29h 1m
    €220–877

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane LHR - MAD
    5h 22m
    €66–283

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane LGW - MAD
    5h 25m
    €57–230

  8. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane MAN - MAD
    5h 17m
    €40–181

  9. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BHX - MAD
    5h 8m
    €44–171

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    26h 14m
    €148–271

  11. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Ic / ...
    41h 29m
    €181–767

  12. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Madridcar car
    17h 1m
    €386–504

United Kingdom to Madrid by subway, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,278.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and Madrid, Spain?

British Airways, Iberia, and KLM fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 4m.

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