The average train between Manchester and Rome takes 25h 12m and the fastest train takes 23h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Rome. 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 Manchester and Rome. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 25h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Rome? 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 Manchester to Rome. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Rome station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 12m.
Manchester to Rome train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Rome train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Manchester to Rome train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Rome is 1,688.8 km. The road distance is 2,230 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Roma Termini via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 49m.