The average train between Preston and Rome takes 27h 18m and the fastest train takes 23h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Preston to Rome. 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 once daily between Preston and Rome. 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 Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 27h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 18m • 4 changes
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29h 29m • 4 changes
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25h 18m • 4 changes
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29h 29m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Preston to Rome? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Rome. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Rome station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 18m.
Preston to Rome train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Rome train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Preston to Rome train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Rome is 1,732.7 km. The road distance is 2,270 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Roma Termini via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 40m.