The average train between London and Bologna takes 17h 12m and the fastest train takes 12h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Bologna. 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 London and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 11:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 17h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from London to Bologna? 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 London to Bologna. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Bologna station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
London to Bologna train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Bologna train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your London to Bologna train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between London and Bologna is 1,153.4 km. The road distance is 1,539 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Bologna Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 43m.