The average train between London and Palermo takes 39h 43m and the fastest train takes 34h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 London and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 11:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 39h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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46h 3m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from London 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 London to Palermo. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Palermo station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 43m.
London to Palermo train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Palermo train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your London to Palermo train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between London and Palermo is 1,821.2 km. The road distance is 2,773 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Palermo Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 26h 15m.