The average train between Santiago de Compostela and London takes 26h 39m and the fastest train takes 25h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela to London. 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 Santiago de Compostela and London. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 4:26 PM which arrives into London at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 26h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to London. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at London station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.
Santiago de Compostela to London train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to London train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Santiago de Compostela to London train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 5 other operators.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and London is 1,149.4 km. The road distance is 2,710 km.
You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to London St Pancras Intl via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 17h 37m.