The average train between Birmingham and Palermo takes 43h 45m 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 8:56 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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via London Euston station, Lille Europe station, Lyon Part Dieu station, Milano Centrale station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 45m.
Birmingham to Palermo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Birmingham and Palermo is 1982.7 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 30m.
