The average train between Manchester and Lago di Garda takes 24h 52m and the fastest train takes 20h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Lago di Garda. 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 Manchester and Lago di Garda. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Lago di Garda at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 24h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lago di Garda station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 52m.
Manchester to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Desenzano Garda-Sirm station.
Book your Manchester to Lago di Garda train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Lago di Garda is 1,270.4 km. The road distance is 1,759 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 28m.