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Madrid to Preston

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$417.71
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$151.89
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.43–$379.73

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$531.63

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$341.76–$1,012.62

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$544.28

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$1,392.36
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$430.36

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$189.87–$316.44

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$278.47
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$82.28
Train from Birmingham International to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$177.21
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$405.05

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$43.04

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19
Train from Leeds to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
16h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$35.44

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Santander to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$886.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Preston is to fly and train which costs $54.35 - $152.17 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Preston is to fly and train which takes 6h 5m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Preston. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Preston via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

How far is it from Madrid to Preston?

The distance between Madrid and Preston is 1511 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Preston without a car is to train which takes 16h 33m and costs $380.43 - $815.22 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Madrid to Preston bus from?

Madrid to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Preston train from?

Madrid to Preston train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Preston?

The best way to get from Madrid to Preston is to train which takes 16h 33m and costs $380.43 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $250 and takes 34h 10m.

Where does the Madrid to Preston bus arrive?

Madrid to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 10:10 in Madrid and 09:10 in Preston.

Where does the Madrid to Preston train arrive?

Madrid to Preston train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

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

Book your Madrid to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Preston?

Book your Madrid to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2035+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $36.78 per night.
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