The average train between Manchester and Florence takes 24h 44m and the fastest train takes 22h. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Florence. 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 Manchester and Florence. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Florence at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 24h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Florence? 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 Manchester to Florence. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Florence station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 44m.
Manchester to Florence train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Florence train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
The distance between Manchester and Florence is 1,460 km. The road distance is 1,953 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 16h 56m.