The average train between Birmingham and Palermo takes 43h 44m and the fastest train takes 36h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Palermo. 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 Birmingham and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 43h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2d • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Palermo? 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 Birmingham to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Palermo station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 44m.
Birmingham to Palermo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Palermo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Birmingham to Palermo train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Palermo is 1,982.7 km. The road distance is 2,982 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Palermo Centrale via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 29h 28m.