The average train between Madrid and Preston takes 25h 52m and the fastest train takes 25h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid and Preston. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Preston. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Preston station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 52m.
Madrid to Preston train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Preston train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Madrid to Preston train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Preston is 1,485.9 km. The road distance is 2,508 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Preston via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 18h 14m.