What's the distance between London and Madrid by coach?

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

What is the best way to go from London to Madrid without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus London to Madrid from £62 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Madrid on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:55	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	1d 13h	13:20	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
Bus	08:00	Victoria Coach Station	1d 4h	13:20	Madrid (South)	Fastest
Bus	16:40	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	1d 15h	09:05	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	16:50	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	1d 15h	09:05	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	23:05	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	1d 13h	13:20	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	20:30	Victoria Coach Station	1d 10h	08:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	20:30	Victoria Coach Station	1d 11h	08:40	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	16:40	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	1d 14h	08:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from London to Madrid on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:55	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	1d 13h	13:20	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
Bus	08:00	Victoria Coach Station	1d 4h	13:20	Madrid (South)	Fastest
Bus	16:40	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	1d 15h	09:05	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	16:50	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	1d 15h	09:05	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	23:05	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	1d 13h	13:20	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Victoria Coach Station	1d 6h	08:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	20:30	Victoria Coach Station	1d 10h	08:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	01:00	Victoria Coach Station	1d 7h	09:05	Madrid (South)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:06 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from London to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £89, 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	Actions
Bus	Average price£76 - £318	Average duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£89 - £89	Average duration17h 20m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,112 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.

20 September 2024

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

Zenon V.

27 April 2022

Male drivers gave a good service

Dalila C.

13 October 2024

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 travelling by bus from London to Madrid

What's the distance between London and Madrid by coach?
The distance between London and Madrid by coach is approximately 785 miles (1265 km).
What is the best way to go from London to Madrid without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

£73

12/11

£105

Today

£116

14/11

No data

15/11

£108

16/11

No data

17/11

£85

18/11

No data

The cheapest trip from London to Madrid was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £73

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 £73 to £182 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 £85, which is on 2025-11-17.