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Preston to Santander trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Preston and Santander takes 34h 11m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Preston to Santander. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

34h 11m
Duration
2,980 km
Distance
€620
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Preston to Santander train times

Trains run once a week between Preston and Santander. The service departs Preston at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Santander at 23:12:00. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 34h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros34h 11m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,979.8 km
  • Duration: 34h 11m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Santander via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 23h 45m.

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