The average train between Florence and Manchester takes 26h 29m and the fastest train takes 24h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence to Manchester. 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 Florence and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Florence is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 26h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Florence to Manchester? 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 Florence to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Florence station and arriving at Manchester station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.
Florence to Manchester train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
Florence to Manchester train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Florence and Manchester is 1,460 km. The road distance is 1,953 km.
You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Manchester Piccadilly via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 16h 37m.