The average train between Palermo and Birmingham takes 43h 52m and the fastest train takes 37h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Birmingham. 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 Palermo and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 43h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2d 2h • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Palermo to Birmingham? 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 Palermo to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Birmingham station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 52m.
Palermo to Birmingham train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Birmingham train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Palermo to Birmingham train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and 4 other operators.
The distance between Palermo and Birmingham is 1,982.7 km. The road distance is 2,982 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Birmingham New Street via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 28h 26m.