When to book your flights!  We meet on the 24th of July in Avila at the Church and Birthplace of St Teresa of Avila. We have no set meeting time however we will be having dinner together in the evening. You are welcome to arrive at any time but aim to arrive before 18:00 to join us for dinner. Travel from Madrid to Avila: Option 1. There is 1 direct bus every day at 15:00 from Terminal 1 (MAD) at 15:00 to Avila. Book on Omio and this is the easiest transport! Omio will only allow you to book 2 months in advance. If you land in another terminal, you can take the free shuttle bus to Terminal 1 and the journey will take a maximum of 20 minutes. See airport connections here. Direct bus cost: £9-10 and bus time: 1hr 50 m. Option 2. Take the underground train into Madrid to main train station: Madrid Mendez Alvaro (40 mins from T4). The bus station is right next door. 2.a Take a ‘Car Share’ via BlaBlaCar. Cost: 6-10 EUR. Drivers normally post 2-3 days before departure.  2.b Take a bus from Madrid bus station. Cost 9-11 EUR and 1hr 20 m  approximately. Check your journey on Omio and buses are around every hour. Option 3. Take the underground train into Madrid to Estación de Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor (15 mins from T4). Take a train from Chamartín to Avila and is 10 EUR. Check your journey on Renfe. Trains depart at 09:57; 14:22 & 21:53. Journey length 1hr 50m.