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Preston to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Bologna takes 22h 58m and the fastest train takes 21h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 58m
Duration
1,902 km
Distance
€459
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
  5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
15h 33m
€365–648

Preston to Bologna train times

Trains run twice daily between Preston and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 4:59 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 22h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,902.1 km
  • Duration: 22h 58m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Preston to Bologna centrale via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 33m.

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