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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Barcelona takes 16h 25m and the fastest train takes 12h 31m. There is at least one train 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.

16h 25m
Duration
1,870 km
Distance
€545
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Preston to Barcelona train times

Trains run once daily between Preston and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 16h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui19h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui20h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui20h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui20h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui20h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 31m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Barcelona? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Barcelona.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,870.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 25m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Barcelona, Spain?

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 21m.

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