The average train between Preston and Madrid takes 20h 56m and the fastest train takes 19h 29m. There is at least one train per day from Preston to Madrid. 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 once daily between Preston and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 20h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Madrid station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
Preston to Madrid train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Madrid train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Preston to Madrid train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Madrid is 1,485.9 km. The road distance is 2,508 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 20m.