What is the distance between London and Madrid?

About 785 miles (1265 km) separate London and Madrid.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Madrid?

If you're headed to Madrid from London, chances are that your bus will leave from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Madrid?

Once in Madrid, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lazaro Galdiano Museum, Casa de Campo Park, Flamenco, San Miguel Gourmet Market and Reina Sofia Museum.

Bus London to Madrid from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for London to Madrid on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:15pm	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	1d 14h	9:05am	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
8:00am	Victoria Coach Station	1d 4h	1:20pm	Madrid (South)	Fastest
10:55pm	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	1d 13h	1:20pm	Madrid (South)	No tags
5:25pm	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	1d 14h	9:05am	Madrid (South)	No tags
11:05pm	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	1d 13h	1:20pm	Madrid (South)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from London to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

17h 20mAverage Duration

784 milesDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $408	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$114 - $114	Average Duration17h 20m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,216 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,099 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Users have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting easy-to-follow instructions and friendly drivers. The journey was noted as comfortable overall. However, some travelers expressed a desire for clearer communication regarding toilet breaks in multiple languages to enhance their travel experience further.

BlaBlaBus London Madrid recent customer reviews

The journey was comfortable I would have liked more clarity on when toilet breaks would take place, preferably in different languages

Junayd I.

September 20, 2024

First time traveling with BlaBlaBus, despite of a some bad comments found in internet, my personal experience was good. Recommended.

Zenon V.

April 27, 2022

Male drivers gave a good service

Dalila C.

October 13, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in London and Madrid?

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid-Barajas Airport

B - Estación Sur

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Madrid by bus

What is the distance between London and Madrid?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Madrid?
What are the best sights and things to do in Madrid?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/05

$247

11/06

No data

Today

$107

11/08

$165

11/09

No data

11/10

No data

11/11

$94

11/12

$90

The cheapest trip from London to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $90

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $90 to $330 for a bus ticket from London to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-11-12.

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