How to travel from Bristol to Madrid

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Travel Information to Madrid from Bristol

distanceDistance763 miles (1230 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$3 - $222
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $3 (€3) • 26 h 13 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $222 (€196) • 2 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companieseasyJet

Travel 763 miles (1230 km) by bus, flight or train to Madrid from Bristol. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $3 (€3). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are easyJet among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Bristol to Madrid.

Travel Tips: Travel from Bristol to Madrid

Travel Tips: 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 Bristol to Madrid.
FAQs

International travel from Bristol, United Kingdom to Madrid, Spain is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Spain if coming from United Kingdom?

Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Madrid if traveling from Bristol?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Madrid, Spain due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Spain must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

  • Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Madrid from Bristol.

Return travel to Bristol, United Kingdom from Spain is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering United Kingdom from Spain?

Entry into United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into United Kingdom from Spain?

Requirements for reentering United Kingdom:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in United Kingdom?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in United Kingdom to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

  • Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face masks: Regional advice

The above information about your return travel to Bristol, United Kingdom was last verified on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Bristol from Madrid.

There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Madrid: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Bristol is by taking a train, which costs on average $3 (€3).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Madrid:

Taking a train is about $31 (€27) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30) for this route.

A train is $218 (€193) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Madrid costing on average $222 (€196).

The fastest way from Bristol to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Madrid that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 32 h 3 min.

In comparison, getting to Madrid by train can take on average 26 h 13 min.

You should expect to travel around 763 miles (1230 km) between Bristol and Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Bristol to Madrid is:

  • 1 bus per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Madrid from Bristol as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Madrid:

  • Buses from Bristol to Madrid most often leave from Bristol, City Centre and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
  • Flights from Bristol to Madrid most often leave from Bristol Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.

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

  • Travel with easyJet to go to Madrid by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find easyJet Bristol to Madrid tickets on Omio for $222 (€196).
Many of our customers traveling from Bristol to Madrid don't make Madrid their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Madrid are Barcelona, Valencia or Sevilla, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Madrid to any of these top destinations today!

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

  • Bus tickets are costing $34 (€30) one way on average.
  • Plane tickets cost on average $222 (€196) one way.
  • Train tickets cost on average $3 (€3) one way.

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

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