London to Alcalá de Henares by bus
Alcalá de Henares lies 1,251 km (777 mi) south of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 42 min including stops, over roughly 1,526 km (948 mi) of road.
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| London | Alcalá de Henares | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Population | 9 million | 193,751 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 597 m (1,959 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 28800–28870 |
Clocks in Alcalá de Henares are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 22 h 42 min journey lands 23 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alcalá de Henares
Crossing from United Kingdom into Spain: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
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Staying in Alcalá de Henares
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Common questions
How far is Alcalá de Henares from London?
1,251 km (777 mi) in a straight line, south of London; by road roughly 1,526 km (948 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Alcalá de Henares by bus?
About 22 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Alcalá de Henares?
Alcalá de Henares is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Alcalá de Henares?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.