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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cambridge to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $180. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $180, and a train costs an average of $515.
Distance: 833 miles (1342 km)
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$587 Average price | $180 Average price Cheapest |
26h 12m Average total duration Fastest 25h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35h 20m Average total duration 34h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Madrid:
A flight is $147 (€117) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Madrid costing on average $180 (€143).
A flight is $482 (€384) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Madrid costing on average $515 (€410).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 58m.
Bus takes on average 34h 50m.
- Around 123 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink to go to Madrid by train.
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