The average train between Preston and Alicante takes 33h 41m and the fastest train takes 32h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Alicante. 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 twice daily between Preston and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:00 AM which arrives into Alicante at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 33h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Alicante station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 41m.
Preston to Alicante train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Alicante train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Preston to Alicante train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Alicante is 1,722.7 km. The road distance is 2,448 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Barcelona-Sants in around 21h 29m.