The average train between Manchester and Palermo takes 44h 55m and the fastest train takes 37h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 12:35 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 44h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via London Euston station, Lille Europe station, Lyon Part Dieu station, Milano Centrale station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 55m.
Manchester to Palermo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Manchester and Palermo is 2080.6 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Palermo Centrale via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 30h 19m.