Liverpool to Madrid train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Liverpool to Madrid by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Liverpool to Madrid take around 16 hours and 57 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,447 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Liverpool is scheduled to depart at around  05:25. The last departure is usually at around 20:51 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Liverpool at around 05:25, with the last train leaving at around 21:34. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 23 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 37 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €388.93.

We think any time is a great time to visit Madrid, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Madrid.

Is there a direct train from Liverpool to Madrid?

The journey between Liverpool and Madrid usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Liverpool to Madrid?

The Liverpool to Madrid train travel takes about 16 hours and 57 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Liverpool to Madrid train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Madrid leaving Liverpool at around 05:25 and the last train leaving at around 20:51 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Liverpool at around 05:25, with the final departure at 21:34.