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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 £107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 46m. 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 £107, while a flight costs an average of £331.
Distance: 1264 km
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£331 Average Price | £107 Average Price Cheapest | £188 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 28h 23m Average total duration 27h 53m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from London to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Madrid:
A coach is £225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Madrid costing on average £331.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 28h 23m.
You'll arrive about 14h 21m sooner (4h 46m by flight vs 19h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £331 compared to roughly £188 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.
How to get to Madrid from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Madrid are Toledo, Segovia, Ávila, Cuenca and Salamanca. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Madrid on Omio.
Toledo is a historic hilltop city known for its medieval skyline, cathedral and Christian, Muslim and Jewish heritage. Its winding old streets, stone buildings and Tagus views give it a distinct, time-worn character.
Segovia is known for its Roman aqueduct, the Alcázar and a handsome old town crowned by a grand cathedral. Its Castilian character, historic streets and famous roast suckling pig make it feel elegant yet grounded.
Ávila is best known for its exceptionally well-preserved medieval walls and its strong Castilian character. Granite streets, Romanesque churches and the legacy of Saint Teresa give the city a calm, historic atmosphere.
Cuenca is known for its Casas Colgadas and its old town set above a dramatic gorge. Medieval streets, a notable cathedral and a calm Castilian atmosphere define its character.
Salamanca is known for its ancient university, honey-coloured stone and elegant old town. The city feels both scholarly and lively, with historic streets and a strong student presence shaping its character.
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
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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Madrid.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Madrid:
A coach is £225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Madrid costing on average £331.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 28h 23m.
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.
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