The average train between Palermo and London takes 40h 2m and the fastest train takes 33h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to London. 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 London. 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 London at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 40h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to London. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at London station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 2m.
Palermo to London train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to London train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
The distance between Palermo and London is 1,821.2 km. The road distance is 2,773 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to London St Pancras Intl via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 25h 47m.