How to travel from Manchester to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Madrid

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 flight with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €523.

Distance: 905 miles (1457 km)

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Train

€122

Average price

Cheapest

€147

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€578

Average price

6h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 30m

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3h 0m

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34h 45m

Average total duration

34h 15m

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30m

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27h 5m

Average total duration

26h 35m

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30m

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4.4 - 8.7kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.6kg

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Ryanair

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from Manchester to Madrid

How to get from Manchester to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Manchester to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

IberiaIB1894
06:20PM2h30
Manchester Airport
09:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$821One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

IberiaIB1894
06:20PM2h30
Manchester Airport
09:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$821One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

IberiaIB1894
06:20PM2h30
Manchester Airport
09:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$821One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59PM36h21
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
01:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1981One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM38h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
08:10AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$1931One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
02:20PM40h50
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
08:10AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$1881One-way
2 transfers
IberiaBA7064
06:20PM2h30
Manchester Airport
09:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$911One-way
0 transfers
RyanairFR 6814
03:50PM2h40
Manchester Airport
07:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1361One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1385+IberiaBA7055
07:40AM5h35
Manchester Airport
02:15PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2831One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Madrid

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 Manchester to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Madrid is a flight with an average price of $34 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Madrid:

A flight is $51 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Madrid costing on average $85 (€67).

A flight is $622 (€496) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Madrid costing on average $656 (€523).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 24h 36m.

Bus takes on average 36h 0m.

The distance from Manchester to Madrid is approximately 905 miles (1457 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Madrid is:
  • Around 68 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Iberia Express, easyJet, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, Pascan Aviation, TAP Portugal to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Madrid:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Iberia Express, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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