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Compare train, coach and flight for Luton to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £58, while a flight costs an average of £58.
Distance: 1299 km
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
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£58 Average Price Cheapest | £183 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Madrid:
A flight is £42 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Luton to Madrid costing on average £101.
A flight is £305 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Madrid costing on average £364.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 56m.
Coach takes on average 32h 21m.
You'll arrive about 15h 6m sooner (3h 10m by flight vs 18h 16m by car) and save roughly £124 compared to fuel and tolls (£58 vs £183). 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 Luton to Madrid
How to get to Madrid from Luton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 59966:002h30London Stansted Airport9:30Madrid Barajas Airport£251One-way0 changes
Cheapest
FR 59966:002h30London Stansted Airport9:30Madrid Barajas Airport£251One-way0 changes
Fastest
IB186420:402h19London Gatwick Airport23:59Madrid Barajas Airport£831One-way0 changes
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:0530h15Luton13:20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£961One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:0531h50Luton14:55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£1031One-way3 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus17:1037h45Luton7:55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£1131One-way2 changes
W953558:002h40London Luton Airport11:40Madrid Barajas Airport£291One-way0 changes
FR 49914:452h30London Stansted Airport18:15Madrid Barajas Airport£311One-way0 changes
FR 34710:002h30London Stansted Airport13:30Madrid Barajas Airport£371One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Madrid:
A flight is £42 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Luton to Madrid costing on average £101.
A flight is £305 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Madrid costing on average £364.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 56m.
Coach takes on average 32h 21m.
- Around 114 flights per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Madrid as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Luton Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with east_midlands_trains to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Air France, KLM to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Green Line to go to Madrid by coach.
- 36 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet.
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