The average train between Sheffield and Palermo takes 44h 18m and the fastest train takes 37h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 44h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2d 5h • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Palermo station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 18m.
Sheffield to Palermo train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Palermo train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Sheffield to Palermo train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Palermo is 2,039.1 km. The road distance is 3,064 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Palermo Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 30h 8m.