What is the distance between Madrid and London?

The distance between Madrid and London is approximately 1265 km (785 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to London?

Buses departing from Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid will take you to Victoria Coach Station in London.

Bus Madrid to London from $117 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to London on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 9h	5:25am	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 9h	5:25am	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	11:25pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 23h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to London on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 1h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 9h	5:00am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 9h	4:50am	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 9h	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 9h	5:00am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 9h	4:50am	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to London on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 1h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 9h	5:00am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 9h	4:50am	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Madrid (South)	1d 6h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 9h	5:25am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 9h	5:00am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 9h	4:50am	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to London on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 1h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 11h	6:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 11h	6:35am	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 9h	5:25am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 10h	6:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 10h	6:35am	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to London on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 1h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 11h	6:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 11h	6:35am	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Madrid (South)	1d 6h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 12h	7:55am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 10h	6:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 10h	6:35am	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to London on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 1h	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 11h	6:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 11h	6:35am	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 12h	7:55am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 10h	6:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 10h	6:35am	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 1:45 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Madrid to London

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

1252 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$130 - $438	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$288 - $288	Average Duration17h 40m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Madrid and London?

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

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to London by bus

What is the distance between Madrid and London?
The distance between Madrid and London is approximately 1265 km (785 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to London?
Buses departing from Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid will take you to Victoria Coach Station in London.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-11

$243

11-12

$242

Today

$224

11-14

$228

11-15

$271

11-16

$191

11-17

$151

11-18

$140

The cheapest trip from Madrid to London was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $140

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

You can expect to pay from $140 to $427 for a bus ticket from Madrid to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-11-18.