The average train between Glasgow and Palermo takes 2d and the fastest train takes 40h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2d 8h • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Palermo station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d.
Glasgow to Palermo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Palermo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Glasgow to Palermo train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Palermo is 2,365.8 km. The road distance is 3,442 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Palermo Centrale via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 32h 47m.