How to get from Madrid to Gatwick
- 1225 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.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Gatwick: flight, bus. The two cities are about 1225 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1225 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €151Older observation | 6h 35m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €196Reading date not recorded | 32h 55m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€151Older observation6h 35m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€196Reading date not recorded32h 55m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Gatwick: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight
Volotea·1h 45m - 2Lyon Saint-Exupéry → London Gatwickflight
easyJet·1h 40m - 3London Gatwick → GatwickbusAirport shuttle bus·30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
VoloteaMadrid–Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →easyJetLyon Saint-Exupéry-London GatwickSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busLondon Gatwick-Gatwick, London-London GatwickBook →
FlixBusMadrid-Bruxelles MidiBook →
EurostarBruxelles Midi-LondonBook →On this route you travel with Volotea, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus, Eurostar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Gatwick works
Start with a V7 flight from Madrid to Lyon, about 1h 45m. Transfer in Lyon and continue by easyJet flight on to London (1h 40m). Transfer in London and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Gatwick (30 min). In total it's roughly €151 over 6h 35m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Gatwick: common questions
Is there a bus from Madrid to Gatwick?
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 Gatwick from Madrid?
About 1225 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Madrid to Gatwick?
On this route you travel with Volotea, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus, Eurostar.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Gatwick?
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: Volotea, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026