The average train between Preston and Desenzano del Garda takes 23h 25m and the fastest train takes 21h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Desenzano del 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 Preston and Desenzano del Garda. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Desenzano del Garda at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 23h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Desenzano del Garda. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Desenzano del Garda station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.
Preston to Desenzano del Garda train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Desenzano del Garda train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Desenzano Garda-Sirm station.
Book your Preston to Desenzano del Garda train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Desenzano del Garda is 1,322.6 km. The road distance is 1,800 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 27m.