How to get from Madrid to London
- 1266 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 26 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to London: flight. The two cities are about 1266 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 26 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 26, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1266 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €15Checked Oct 17 | 2h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €99Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 32h 25m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€15Checked Oct 172h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€99Omio catalogue, Oct 2032h 25m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to London: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → London Stanstedflight
Ryanair·2h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairMadrid–Barajas-London StanstedSee live options and dates →City transitMadrid-Madrid BarajasBook →
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-Brussels-North, Brussels-North-C4T All4Trucks, C4T All4Trucks-London Victoria CoachBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to London works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Madrid to London, about 2h 25m. In total it's roughly €19 over 2h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to London: common questions
How far is London from Madrid?
About 1266 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Madrid to London?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair
Route calculated: 26 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 26 Sep 2026