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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 an average ticket price of £108 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £108, while a flight costs an average of £335.
Distance: 1264 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£335 Average Price | £108 Average Price Cheapest | £193 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 28h 22m Average total duration 27h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Madrid:
A coach is £226 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Madrid costing on average £335.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 28h 22m.
You'll arrive about 14h 20m sooner (4h 47m by flight vs 19h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £335 compared to roughly £193 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom London to Madrid
How to get to Madrid from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W953557:552h45London Luton Airport11:40Madrid Barajas Airport£781One-way0 changes
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- W953557:552h45London Luton Airport11:40Madrid Barajas Airport£781One-way0 changes
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IB186420:402h19London Gatwick Airport23:59Madrid Barajas Airport£1741One-way0 changes
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Normal7:3122h24London St Pancras International (STP)6:55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£3301One-way2 changes- 9006+9715+Normal7:3122h44London St Pancras International (STP)7:15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£3301One-way2 changes
- 9004+9715+Normal7:0422h51London St Pancras International (STP)6:55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£3301One-way2 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:3027h50London, Victoria Coach Station13:20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£1341One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus23:5931h56London, Victoria Coach Station8:55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£1341One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus21:3033h25London, Victoria Coach Station7:55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£1361One-way1 change
FR 49920:452h30London Stansted Airport0:15Madrid Barajas Airport£1131One-way0 changes
U2801717:002h30London Gatwick Airport20:30Madrid Barajas Airport£1191One-way0 changes- U280196:002h30London Gatwick Airport9:30Madrid Barajas Airport£1191One-way0 changes
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How to Travel from London to Madrid
Passengers making the 1265-kilometre journey from London to Madrid can choose to travel by bus, train or plane. A direct flight is by far the fastest option taking around two and a half hours. Bus journeys are overnight and train journeys require changes in Paris or Lyon and Barcelona.
Buses from London to Madrid | Flights from London to Madrid
London to Madrid Travel Comparison
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£97.90 |
26:15 h |
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What is the best way to travel from London to Madrid?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Madrid
The cheapest way to travel from London to Madrid is by flying with budget airlines. The cheapest tickets are offered by Ryanair, Air Europa, Norwegian and easyJet.
Fastest way to travel from London to Madrid
Flights are the quickest way to travel from London to Madrid.
Passengers have a choice of over 26 flights a day for the two hour and twenty five minute direct flight to Madrid from London. Services are offered by national carriers Iberia and British Airways as well as by low-cost airlines including Ryanair and easyJet. Flights depart from Heathrow Gatwick or Stansted with most carriers offering daily departures.
Most popular way to travel from London to Madrid
The most popular way to get from London to Madrid is by plane. Flights on this route are both significantly cheaper and quicker than taking the bus or figuring out a route on the train between the two cities.
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Flights from London to Madrid
Spain's capital, Madrid attracts a wide range of travellers from London every year who want to experience the sights and culture of this vibrant city. The journey from London airports to Madrid can be achieved with great flexibility thanks to the high number of flights that depart every day.
Which airlines fly from London to Madrid?
As a cultural hub and popular tourist destination, there are a large number of travel routes on offer to the city of Madrid. Roughly 30 airlines offer flights including international carriers such as Air France, Swiss, and KLM. easyJet also offers a selection of direct flights to Madrid.
How long is the flight from London to Madrid?
Direct flights like those offered by easyJet< can have passengers at their destination in as little as 2h 30 mins. Indirect flights usually only require a single change and the fastest can arrive in approximately five and a half hours. Common layover destinations include Dublin, Milan, and Edinburgh. Overnight flights extend total journey times and can take as long as 28 hours.
How many flights are there from London to Madrid?
Madrid receives as many as 250 flights from London on a daily basis, although this can reduce to 100 or so on slower days. At peak times there may be as many as 20 flights departing every hour from airports across the city. This affords travellers a high degree of flexibility when it comes to planning their schedule. easyJet offers approximately five flights a day which usually depart between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Madrid?
Departure airport: Airports in London that offer direct and indirect flights to Madrid include Heathrow (LHR), Luton (LTN), Gatwick (LGW), London City (LCY), Stansted (STN), and Southend-On-Sea (SEN). All London Airports can be reached by public transport including the train. Buses to most of the major airports are availble from National Express. Each airport offers a range of facilities and services including WiFi, luggage storage, and long and short-term parking options.
Arrival airport: All commercial flights from London to Madrid terminate in the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). This facility provides disembarking passengers with a range of useful services including internet printing, car hire and children's play areas. The airport is located roughly eight miles outside the city and the city centre can be reached in a number of ways including via a 24-hour free bus service or the metro.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Madrid:
A coach is £226 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Madrid costing on average £335.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 28h 22m.
- Around 117 flights per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Madrid as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by coach.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Air Europa, Swiss, Iberia Express, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal, Buzz, easyJet to go to Madrid by flight.
- 39 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Buzz, easyJet.
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