How to get from Heathrow to Madrid
- 1254 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Heathrow to Madrid: bus. The two cities are about 1254 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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1254 km
Heathrow to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Heathrow → London City AirportbusRegional connection·1h 19m
- 2London City Airport → London Borough of NewhambusLocal bus·45m
- 3London Borough of Newham → London Victoria Coachbus
FlixBus·1h 05m - 4London Victoria Coach → ParisbusFlixBus·8h 20m
- 5Paris → Madrid Barajasbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·15h 15m
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 Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Borough of Newham-London Victoria Coach, London Victoria Coach-ParisSee live options and dates →BlaBlaCar BusParis-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Heathrow to Madrid works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Heathrow to London, about 1h 19m. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Borough of Newham (45 min). Transfer in London Borough of Newham and continue by FlixBus bus on to London Victoria Coach (1h 5m). Transfer in London Victoria Coach and continue by FlixBus bus on to Paris (8h 20m). Transfer in Paris and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Madrid Barajas (15h 15m). In total it's roughly €114 over 31h 54m, 4 transfers.
Heathrow to Madrid: common questions
Is there a bus from Heathrow to Madrid?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Madrid from Heathrow?
About 1254 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Heathrow to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Madrid?
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: Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026