What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Santander is to train and fly and bus which costs €75 - €220 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Santander is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Santander. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Santander via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.

How far is it from Preston to Santander?

The distance between Preston and Santander is 1178 km.

How do I travel from Preston to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 21m and costs €190 - €850.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Santander?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Preston to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Santander train from?

Preston to Santander train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 10:49 PM in Preston and 11:49 PM in Santander.

Where does the Preston to Santander train arrive?

Preston to Santander train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Santander?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Santander.

Preston to Santander - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Santander by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAN - SDR
5h 6m
€69–243
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbaobus
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
17h 21m
€195–844
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
25h 15m
€215–332
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbaobus
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
28h 8m
€103–417
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAN - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 56m
€78–211
Train to Liverpool, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane LPL - SDR
7h 38m
€86–306
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane EDI - SDR
7h 14m
€112–338
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
24h 16m
€291–929
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
41h 24m
€173–420
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santandercar
18h 8m

Preston to Santander by train, foot, and bus

28Weekly Services

17h 21mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,177.7 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 24h 16m.

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