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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 119 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 119, while a flight costs an average of CHF 371.
Distance: 785 miles (1264 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 371 Average price | CHF 119 Average price Cheapest | CHF 211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 28h 23m Average total duration 27h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from London to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Madrid:
A bus is CHF 252 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Madrid costing on average CHF 371.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 23m.
You'll arrive about 14h 21m sooner (4h 46m by flight vs 19h 7m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 371 compared to roughly CHF 211 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.
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How to get from London to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB9867:40 PM 2h20 London Gatwick Airport 11:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport CHF 68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:40 PM 2h20 London Gatwick Airport 11:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport CHF 68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:40 PM 2h20 London Gatwick Airport 11:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport CHF 68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:59 PM 31h41 London, Victoria Coach Station 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses CHF 138 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
8:00 AM 28h20 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses CHF 153 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59 PM 37h56 London, Victoria Coach Station 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) CHF 160 1 One-way 2 transfers
W453739:30 PM 2h40 London Luton Airport 1:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport CHF 69 1 One-way 0 transfers- BA4240
7:40 PM 2h20 London Gatwick Airport 11:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport CHF 93 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FR 59988:50 PM 2h30 London Stansted Airport 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport CHF 102 1 One-way 0 transfers
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How to Travel from London to Madrid
Passengers making the 1265-kilometer journey from London to Madrid can choose to travel by bus, train or plane. A direct flight is by far the fastest option taking around two and a half hours. Bus journeys are overnight and train journeys require changes in Paris or Lyon and Barcelona.
What is the best way to travel from London to Madrid?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Madrid
The cheapest way to travel from London to Madrid is by flying with budget airlines. The cheapest tickets are offered by Ryanair, Air Europa, Norwegian and easyJet.
Fastest way to travel from London to Madrid
Flights are the quickest way to travel from London to Madrid. Passengers have a choice of over 26 flights a day for the two hour and twenty five minute direct flight to Madrid from London. Services are offered by national carriers Iberia and British Airways as well as by low-cost airlines including Ryanair and easyJet. Flights depart from Heathrow Gatwick or Stansted with most carriers offering daily departures.
Most popular way to travel from London to Madrid
The most popular way to get from London to Madrid is by plane. Flights on this route are both significantly cheaper and quicker than taking the bus or figuring out a route on the train between the two cities.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Madrid:
A bus is CHF 252 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Madrid costing on average CHF 371.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 23m.
- Around 114 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with KLM, Iberia, TAP Portugal, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Air Europa, Luxair, ITA, Swiss, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Iberia Express, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Malta Air, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Air Serbia, Buzz to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 40 direct flights per day with Iberia, British Airways, Ryanair, Air Europa, easyJet, Iberia Express, BA Cityflyer, Malta Air, Buzz.
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