What is the distance between Madrid and London?

Madrid and London are 785 miles (1265 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to London from Madrid, chances are that your bus will depart from Madrid-Barajas Airport and arrive at Victoria Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival 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 London?

Once in London, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are SEA LIFE London Aquarium, St Paul's Cathedral, Hampton Court Palace, Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

Bus Madrid to London from $82 | 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 the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

776 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $305	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$201 - $201	Average Duration17h 40m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,296 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

3.5/511,114 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

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 traveling from Madrid to London by bus

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

$169

11/12

$169

Today

$156

11/14

$159

11/15

$189

11/16

$133

11/17

$105

11/18

$98

The cheapest trip from Madrid to London was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $98

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 $98 to $297 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 $98 which is on 2025-11-18.