Question 1

Is travel by train currently allowed from Madrid, Spain to London, United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Travel between Madrid, Spain and London, United Kingdom by train is: Partially open.

Can I enter United Kingdom from Spain?

International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Madrid?

Conditions of entry:

Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
10-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals without a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 2 for vaccinated travellers
2-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals with a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?

All travellers in United Kingdom must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
Face mask: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 30/11/2021. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to London from Madrid as this information can change.

Question 2

Do I need to quarantine when I return to Spain from London, United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The restriction level for your return train to Madrid, Spain from London is: Partially open.

Is my return train into Madrid from London restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from London?

Conditions of reentry:

Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
Health screen upon arrival
Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

What are the safety rules to follow in Madrid, Spain?

The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

Social distancing required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
Face mask required: Mandatory

Last checked on 01/12/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Madrid from London closer to your date of departure here.

Question 3

What is the distance by train from Madrid to London?

Accepted Answer

When travelling this route you should expect the distance to London from Madrid via train to be approximately 783 miles (1263 km).

Question 4

Which train station in Madrid goes to London? Which train station do I come into London from Madrid?

Accepted Answer

When taking a train from Madrid, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid Méndez Alvaro. When you arrive in London, your train can arrive in train stations including London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross.

Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to London Victoria.

Question 5

Where is the departure train station in Madrid located? Where is the arrival train station in London located?

Accepted Answer

Passengers board their train most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and travel around 1 mile (1.6 km) from the city centre to this train station.

Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at London Victoria and need to travel approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) from the train station to the city centre in London.

Question 6

How many trains are there to London from Madrid a day?

Accepted Answer

On average, there is 1 train a day from Madrid to London. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.