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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £133 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £133, while a flight costs an average of £407.
Distance: 1457 km
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£407 Average Price | £133 Average Price Cheapest | £203 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 33h 21m Average total duration 32h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.4 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.6kg 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 Manchester to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Madrid:
A coach is £275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Madrid costing on average £407.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 33h 21m.
You'll arrive about 15h 54m sooner (5h 15m by flight vs 21h 9m by car). Tickets start at around £407 compared to roughly £203 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 Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester 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, Salamanca and Cuenca. 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.
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.
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.
When travelling to Madrid from Manchester, there are several options available. Trains, buses and flights all cover the 905-mile journey. While Manchester offers visitors many museums, Madrid boasts a Royal Place and the Museo Cerralbo.
Train: Trains to Madrid depart each day from Manchester, leaving approximately every 90 minutes between 5:00 a.m and 10:30 p.m. The service, mainly provided by Eurostar, AVE and TGV takes around 17 hours, with 3 change-overs. In Manchester, Picadilly station is located in the city centre, which is just a 3-minute walk from public transport stops. The arrival station, Puerta de Atocha, is also located centrally.
Bus: Buses from Manchester to Madrid take around 36 hours, and leave once per day at 12:15 a.m. Buses leave from the Studhill Interchange in downtown Manchester, which has connections to public transport. They arrive at Madrid's South Station, which has easy public transport access to downtown Madrid.
Flight: Flights from Manchester to Madrid leave frequently every day of the week and flights take 3 hours 50 minutes, with one stopover. The main carrier is Ryanair, although most major European airlines offer flights between the two cities. Flights operate between 5:20 a.m. and 11.45 p:m and leave from Manchester Airport, which is 8.5 miles from the city. Flights arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, located 8 miles from the city centre. Both cities are well-connected by public transport.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Madrid:
A coach is £275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Madrid costing on average £407.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 33h 21m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Madrid as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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