Driving from London to Chamartín
Chamartín lies 1,258 km (782 mi) south of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 11 min without stops, over roughly 1,535 km (954 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Chamartín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Population | 9 million | 140,000 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 719 m (2,359 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
Clocks in Chamartín are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 19 h 11 min journey lands 20 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chamartín
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.
Where to book car hire from London to Chamartín
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Staying in Chamartín
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Common questions
How far is Chamartín from London?
1,258 km (782 mi) in a straight line, south of London; by road roughly 1,535 km (954 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Chamartín by car?
About 19 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Chamartín?
Chamartín is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Chamartín?
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.