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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $91. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $91, and a train costs an average of $481.
Distance: 785 miles (1264 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$216 Average price | $198 Average price Cheapest | $542 Average price | $265 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 27m Average total duration 19h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Madrid:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Madrid costing on average $216 (€173).
A bus is $345 (€277) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Madrid costing on average $542 (€435).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 19h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Madrid
How to get from London to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U223651:35 PM2h30London Luton Airport5:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- U223651:35 PM2h30London Luton Airport5:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB18648:40 PM2h19London Gatwick Airport11:59 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM32h25London, Victoria Coach Station7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1681One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM26h50London, Victoria Coach Station1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1731One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM31h41London, Victoria Coach Station8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1811One-way2 transfers
- U280196:00 AM2h30London Gatwick Airport9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1261One-way0 transfers
- FR 34710:00 AM2h30London Stansted Airport1:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1351One-way0 transfers
- FR 59966:00 AM2h30London Stansted Airport9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from London to Madrid
Passengers making the 1265-kilometer journey from London to Madrid can choose to travel by bus, train or plane. A direct flight is by far the fastest option taking around two and a half hours. Bus journeys are overnight and train journeys require changes in Paris or Lyon and Barcelona.
What is the best way to travel from London to Madrid?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Madrid
The cheapest way to travel from London to Madrid is by flying with budget airlines. The cheapest tickets are offered by Ryanair, Air Europa, Norwegian and easyJet.
Fastest way to travel from London to Madrid
Flights are the quickest way to travel from London to Madrid. Passengers have a choice of over 26 flights a day for the two hour and twenty five minute direct flight to Madrid from London. Services are offered by national carriers Iberia and British Airways as well as by low-cost airlines including Ryanair and easyJet. Flights depart from Heathrow Gatwick or Stansted with most carriers offering daily departures.
Most popular way to travel from London to Madrid
The most popular way to get from London to Madrid is by plane. Flights on this route are both significantly cheaper and quicker than taking the bus or figuring out a route on the train between the two cities.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Madrid:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Madrid costing on average $216 (€173).
A bus is $345 (€277) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Madrid costing on average $542 (€435).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 19h 57m.
- Around 125 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, easyJet, Iberia Express, British Airways, Air Europa, Vueling, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, KLM, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Air France, TAP Portugal, Finnair, Pascan Aviation, GetJet Airlines, Swiss, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Eurostar to go to Madrid by train.
- 37 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, easyJet, Iberia Express, British Airways, Air Europa, Malta Air, BA Cityflyer.
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