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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 20 Jul

Cheapest price

£232

Average price

£249

Fastest journey

1 d 5 h 20 m

Average duration

1 d 6 h 50 m

Buses per day

Distance

1264 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Madrid will cost around £249 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £232.

Fast coaches

To travel from London to Madrid you need to make at least one change.

FlixBus · FlixBus

07:0029h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

13:20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£2321One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

23:0031h50

London, Victoria Coach Station

07:50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£2331One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

23:0031h15

London, Victoria Coach Station

07:15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)

£2421One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus

07:0030h55

London, Victoria Coach Station

14:55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)

£2891One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £106. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £106, and a train costs an average of £329.

Distance: 1264 km

Compare bus with

Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£185 Average Price Cheapest	£231 Average Price	£383 Average Price
26h 39m Average total duration 26h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 59m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular bus company	Most popular airline	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 19 July

Last updated at 08:09

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	22:59 London, Victoria Coach Station	30h16	05:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	22:59 London, Victoria Coach Station	30h51	05:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	1 change
Sunday 20 July
FlixBus · FlixBus	06:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	29h20	11:20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	06:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	30h55	12:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Madrid

United Kingdom

Spain

Buses from London to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 26h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £106 but you can travel from only £64 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £64

Distance

1264 km

Average bus duration

26h 9m

Cheapest ticket price

£106

Buses per day

Fastest bus

27h 30m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £64

Coach companies: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus London to Madrid

For as little as £68 you can travel by coach between London and Madrid with BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar, is a provider operating long-distance coach services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the coaches include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags per person.

London to Madrid coach information with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 28 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: £72

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.

London to Madrid coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 28 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: £68
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Buses from London to Madrid

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

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.

Madrid

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.

FAQs: London to Madrid coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Madrid with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Madrid.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Madrid can start from as little as £55 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Madrid is £149; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time between London and Madrid is on average 27 h 30 min for the 784 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from London to Madrid by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Madrid leaves at 07: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Madrid leaves at 23: 59.

There are 4 coaches a day from London to Madrid which require at least one change with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Take the London to Madrid coach with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route from London to Madrid as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from London to Madrid is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from London to Madrid including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from London to Madrid has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London to Madrid.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London to Madrid.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Madrid.