Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1d 2 h 50 m
Average
1d 7 h 33 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
1264 km
Of the 6 buses that leave London for Madrid every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 783 miles (1263 km) | |
Average coach duration | 27 h 20 min | |
Average coach ticket price | £102 (€115) | |
Direct coach | Yes | |
Coach companies | Eurolines France, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Flixbus, Eurolines Switzerland or Ouibus |
Coaches from London to Madrid cover the 783 miles (1263 km) long route taking on average 27 h 20 min with our travel partners like Eurolines France, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Flixbus, Eurolines Switzerland or Ouibus. There are direct coach services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this route for as low as £79, but the average price of coach tickets is £102. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
Buy your official Alsa and FlixBus coach tickets to Madrid from London from £79 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
The bus from London to Madrid is just over 785 miles. Buses from London to Madrid depart from Victoria Coach Station in London, and take you to Madrid-avda De America station, usually requiring two changes along the route. These are in Paris Gallieni, and also Area Suco. With an approximate journey time of 28 hours, Eurolines provide regular buses from London to Madrid, with departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and also Saturdays, first leaving at around 8:00 a.m.
London is a city full of endless things to do and see. Sightseeing tours of its iconic buildings are a must, taking in historic attractions such as the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Family fun can be found at Madam Tussauds or try the exciting Harry Potter Studio Tour. Call in at Harrods and browse round the splendid world famous store. Or enjoy an evening at a West End theatre; see big productions and classic musicals.
Spain's capital is a vibrant cosmopolitan city full of culture, historic architecture and a lively atmosphere day and night. Madrid is an art lovers mecca with a great artistic heritage: the city's Prado Museum houses some of the finest works of art in the world. The city centre has a number of unique Plaza's, such as Plaza de Colon and Plaza Mayor, that are a must for all visitors. With numerous restaurants, bars, discos and clubs the city has a thriving nightlife.
Travel by coach between London, United Kingdom and Madrid, Spain is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Entry Requirements:
The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 16/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your coach from London to Madrid closer to your date of departure here.
The restriction level for your return coach to London, United Kingdom from Madrid is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Conditions of reentry:
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 16/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your coach to London from Madrid closer to your date of departure here.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from London Victoria and arriving in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their coaches from London Victoria and need to travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city centre to get to this coach station.
Passengers arriving in Madrid most often arrive at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and need to travel around 3 miles (4.9 km) from this coach station to the city centre.
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