The average train between Preston and Barcelona takes 16h 38m and the fastest train takes 12h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Barcelona. 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 twice daily between Preston and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Barcelona station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
Preston to Barcelona train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Barcelona train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Preston to Barcelona train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Barcelona is 1,423.3 km. The road distance is 1,870 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Barcelona-Sants via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 13h 39m.
