The average train between Italy and Scotland takes 28h 33m and the fastest train takes 27h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Italy to Scotland. 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 Italy and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Italy is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Scotland at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 28h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Italy to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Italy station and arriving at Scotland station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 33m.
Italy to Scotland train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Italy to Scotland train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Italy to Scotland train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Italy and Scotland is 1,971.7 km. The road distance is 2,577 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Glasgow Central via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 20h 29m.