How to get from Madrid to London

Travel from Madrid, Spain to London, United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Is international entry into London from Madrid restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to London, United Kingdom from Madrid?

Entry Requirements:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
• Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 1 for vaccinated travellers
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in London, United Kingdom?

The government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The above information was last verified on 17/01/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Madrid and London closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Madrid, Spain from United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Madrid, Spain from London, United Kingdom?

Reentering Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Madrid from London?

• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Madrid, Spain regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Spain must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 16/01/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Madrid from London here.

There are 2 travel options from Madrid to London: flight or coach.

The cheapest way from Madrid to London is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £121 compared to other travel options to London:

A coach is generally £100 less than a flight for the same route. A flight costs on average £221 from Madrid to London.

The fastest way from Madrid to London is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 25 min.

Other travel options to London from Madrid can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 27 h 45 min.

You should expect to travel around 783 miles (1263 km) from Madrid to London.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Madrid to London:

• Flights most often depart from Madrid at Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in London at London Heathrow Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• KLM can take you to London by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for KLM from Madrid to London for £221.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to London by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Madrid to London tickets on Omio for £121.

Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to London with the following travel companies:

• You can find a direct flight to London with easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Air Europa or Iberia.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this journey.

When planning your trip from Madrid to London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing £221 one way on average.
• Coach tickets are costing £121 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Madrid and London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.