Madrid to London train with AVE
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to London
Cheapest price
£480
Average price
£484
Fastest journey
19 h 31 m
Average duration
20 h
Trains per day
15
Distance
1264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to London will cost around £484 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £480.
To travel from Madrid to London you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £109. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £109, and a train costs an average of £363.
Distance: 1264 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£371 Average Price | £225 Average Price | £159 Average Price Cheapest |
15h 53m Average total duration 15h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 56m Average total duration 26h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to London
Spain
United Kingdom
Distance 1264 km |
Average train duration 15h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £363 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 11h 50m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train providers: Renfe-SNCF trains Madrid to London
Travel from Madrid to London on Renfe-SNCF trains with Omio. When comparing timetables and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.
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