What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Palermo is to train and fly and bus which costs €65 - €230 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 7h 46m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Palermo Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Bolzano Bozen and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h.

How far is it from Leeds to Palermo?

The distance between Leeds and Palermo is 2174 km.

How do I travel from Leeds to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Palermo without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 39h 27m and costs €470 - €750.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Palermo?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Leeds to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Palermo train from?

Leeds to Palermo train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or fly from Leeds to Palermo?

The best way to get from Leeds to Palermo is to train which takes 43h and costs €550 - €1000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €400 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the time difference between Leeds and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 3:42 AM in Leeds and 4:42 AM in Palermo.

Where does the Leeds to Palermo train arrive?

Leeds to Palermo train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Palermo?

Book your Leeds to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6187+ hotels available in Palermo.

Leeds to Palermo - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Leeds to Palermo by train, plane, bus, car ferry, or train (Eurostar, Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MAN - PMO
7h 46m
€72–245
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane MAN - TPS
3. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
11h 3m
€65–230
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Marseille to Genoabus
5. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
39h 27m
€479–742
Train, bus via Rome
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
4. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus
41h 44m
€438–688
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Salzburg Hbftrain Nj / ...
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain Nj
5. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Roma Terminitrain Fr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
43h
€574–997
Train, train to Humberside Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Barnetbytrain
3. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane HUY - PMO
13h 17m
€127–458
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LHR - PMO
9h
€164–419
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane STN - PMO
9h 32m
€122–380
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Stevenagetrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LTN - PMO
9h 2m
€120–316
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LGW - PMO
8h 47m
€157–487
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LBA - PMO
8h 8m
€136–392
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Monstrain
4. Take the bus from Mons - Place Léopold to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus
43h 15m
€514–759

Leeds to Palermo by train and bus

7Weekly Services

41h 44mAverage Duration

€438Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,174.5 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Leeds to Palermo Centrale via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Bolzano Bozen, and Roma Termini in around 43h. Alternatively, Jet2.com, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 5 times a week.

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