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Leicester to Santander trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Leicester and Santander takes 34h 28m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Leicester 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 28m
Duration
2,800 km
Distance
€631
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Leicester to Santander train times

Trains run twice a week between Leicester and Santander. The service departs Leicester at 11:43 AM in the morning, which arrives into Santander at 23:12:00. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 34h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros34h 28m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros34h 28m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Santander? 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.

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  • Distance: 2,799.5 km
  • Duration: 34h 28m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Santander via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Narbonne, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 22h 38m.

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