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Travel from Madrid Atocha to El Escorial by train in 53 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Madrid Atocha to El Escorial by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Madrid Atocha to El Escorial by train is 1 hour 10 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 53 minutes. Around 28 trains per day travel the 26 miles (42 km) between these two destinations. Direct trains are usually available every day on the route to El Escorial. Jump on one of Renfe's high-speed or regional trains to El Escorial and you'll be there in no time. Connecting major destinations in Spain, Renfe offers comfortable seating and air-conditioning on all their trains as standard.
Book train tickets from Madrid Atocha to El Escorial in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £3.53. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Madrid Atocha to El Escorial by train
It takes an average of 1h 10m to travel from Madrid Atocha to El Escorial by train, over a distance of around 26 miles (42 km). There are normally 28 trains per day travelling from Madrid Atocha to El Escorial and tickets for this journey start from £3.53 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:24 | |
| Departure station | Madrid Atocha | |
| Arrival station | El Escorial | |
| Journey time | From 53m | |
| Distance | 26 miles (42 km) | |
| Frequency | 28 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £3.53 | |
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Renfe and Media Distancia trains from Madrid Atocha to El Escorial
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Media Distancia
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Renfe's Media Distancia are regional trains operated by CAF locomotives that run on medium-distance routes not covered by Avant high-speed trains. Most Media Distancia trains have one class. However, there are some that will have Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). These trains also have spaces for bicycles, and all seats are equipped with power sockets and reading lights.
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Cheap train tickets from Madrid Atocha to El Escorial
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Madrid Atocha to El Escorial by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.