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Compare train, coach and flight for Liverpool to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £97, while a coach costs an average of £159.
Distance: 1446 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£97 Average Price Cheapest | £159 Average Price | £205 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 34h 37m Average total duration 34h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Madrid:
A flight is £61 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Liverpool to Madrid costing on average £159.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 34h 37m.
You'll arrive about 17h 6m sooner (4h 10m by flight vs 21h 16m by car) and save roughly £108 compared to fuel and tolls (£97 vs £205). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Madrid
How to get to Madrid from Liverpool by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX170+
IB18922:309h45Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place13:15Madrid Barajas Airport£661One-way1 change
Cheapest
NX170+
IB18922:309h45Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place13:15Madrid Barajas Airport£661One-way1 change
Fastest
U23359+
UX60486:006h50Liverpool John Lennon Airport13:50Madrid Barajas Airport£2391One-way1 change
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus15:2540h30Liverpool, Liverpool One8:55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£981One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus23:4536h35Liverpool, Liverpool One13:20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£1011One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus20:1540h05Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre13:20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£1031One-way3 changes
NX170+
IB18924:158h00Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place13:15Madrid Barajas Airport£661One-way1 change
NX170+
BA71222:309h45Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place13:15Madrid Barajas Airport£711One-way1 change
NX170+
BA71224:158h00Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place13:15Madrid Barajas Airport£721One-way1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Madrid:
A flight is £61 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Liverpool to Madrid costing on average £159.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 34h 37m.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Madrid as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by coach.
- Travel with Jet2.com, Ryanair, easyJet to go to Madrid by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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