The average train between London and Bologna takes 18h 10m and the fastest train takes 17h 33m. 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 10:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 18h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Bologna. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl station and arriving at Bologna Centrale station via Paris Nord station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
London to Bologna train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
The distance between London and Bologna is 1153.4 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 45m.