London to Florence by train

Q: Is there a direct train from London to Florence?

The journey between London and Florence usually involves 52 changes of train.We usually find around 38 departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 37 departures.

Q: How long does it take to travel from London to Florence?

The London to Florence train travel takes about 12 hours and 35 minutes, no matter when you leave.

Cheapest Price CA$121.16
30 days in advance CA$717.60

First train

05:40
Last train

20:31

Avg changes

2
Fastest journey

12hr 35m

Distance

1,210 kilometres
Trains per day

36

Avg. journey time

21hr 19m
Train operators

Prices updated on May 07, 2026

London to Florence train travel explained

Want to know how to get from London to Florence by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from London to Florence take around 12 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,210 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 20:01 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:18, with the last train leaving at around 20:31. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 24 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$121.16.

We think any time is a great time to visit Florence, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Florence.

Is there a direct train from London to Florence?

The journey between London and Florence usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from London to Florence?

The London to Florence train travel takes about 12 hours and 35 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the London to Florence train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Florence leaving London at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 20:01 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:18, with the final departure at 20:31.

Florence to London by train

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Travel from London to Florence by day with Eurostar, TGV and Italo connections, or journey through the night with Eurostar, Thello night train, and Frecciarossa services.

Eurostar & TGV & Italo/Frecciarossa

Travelling by train from London to Florence is simple. There is an overnight option, using the Thello night train from Paris to Italy. But if you prefer travelling by day, there is the following route. It’s a long journey for one day but easily done with an early start from London.

First take a Eurostar service to Paris. In the French capital you’ll need to change stations to connect onto a high-speed French TGV train to Turin. That train travels through Burgundy and the Alps, reaching Turin less than 5 hours after leaving Paris.

In Turin you alight from the TGV at Porta Susa station, from where there are connecting high-speed trains to Florence. This final leg from Turin to Florence is on either an Italo or a Frecciarossa service. Both trains are very comfortable.

This journey by day trains from London to Florence is only possible in the outward direction. You may prefer to consider making an overnight stay in France to break this long journey: Paris and Chambéry are obvious choices. To return by day trains from Florence to London, your best bet is to travel first to Turin, staying there overnight, and then picking up either of the two morning TGV services to Paris. Both arrive in the French capital with plenty of time to catch a Eurostar to London.

London to Paris

The first part of the journey from London sweeps through Thameside landscapes and rural Kent to reach the Channel Tunnel. Little more than an hour after leaving London you'll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders fields towards Paris.

Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar's airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. There is a luggage and body scan and you'll be asked to show your passport. There are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.

Eurostar train guide

Paris interchange: Paris Nord to Paris Lyon

When you alight from the train at Gare du Nord look for signs to the Metro and RER. Once you've bought a ticket follow the signs to 'RER D', direction 'Melun' or 'Malesherbes'. So long as you're heading in the right direction, all the trains on this line stop at Gare de Lyon. The actual train journey takes around 10 mins with just one stop on the way at Châtelet-les-Halles. Upon alighting from the RER train at Gare de Lyon, follow the signs to the mainline station. The signs read 'Accès aux trains Grandes Lignes'. The whole journey from the concourse at Gare du Nord to the mainline departure platforms at Gare de Lyon will normally take about 40 mins but we recommend leaving at least 50 mins.

If you are arriving at Gare du Nord from London, bear in mind that you can buy Paris Métro tickets at the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and on board the Eurostar train. Similarly, passengers arriving at the Gare du Nord on Thalys trains from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands can buy Metro tickets on the train (at the Thalys Bar). Although universally referred to as Métro tickets, they are in fact valid on RER trains too.

Paris to Turin

Fast TGV trains speed south from the French capital, cutting through Burgundy to reach Lyon, their first stop. After that, the pace slows as the terrain becomes more mountainous. All trains on this route stop at Chambéry and Modane before entering Italy, where the train makes two stops at Bardoneccia and Oulx.

Upon arrival in Turin, the high-speed trains from Paris stop at Porta Susa station, an easy 10-minute walk west of the city centre. Porto Susa affords an excellent range of onward connections - including high-speed services to Florence and Rome, as well as direct trains to Verona and Venice. The TGV from Paris continues beyond Turin Porta Susa to Milan, dawdling rather than dashing on the final leg of its long journey from Paris.

Torino Porta Susa to Florence S.M.N.

Trenitalia and NTV Italo compete head-to-head on the 450-kilometre rail route from Turin Porta Susa to Santa Maria Novella station in Florence. Trenitalia offer about ten departures each day on the route and Italo offers three. All high-speed services take about 2 hrs 45 mins for the journey to Turin. Note that tickets are not usually interchangeable between the two companies. Milan and Bologna are the main cities on this journey from Piedmont to Tuscany. The last part of the journey, as the train cuts through the hills between Bologna and Florence, is almost entirely in tunnels.

Eurostar & Thello night train

Travelling by train from London to Florence is easy. You can make the journey by day, but there’s also a useful overnight option. The key link in this trip is the overnight train from Paris to northern Italy, which leaves the French capital every evening bound for Venice. You have a choice of couchette or sleeping berth on this night train. The latter is much more comfortable. To connect with the evening departure from Paris to Italy, you’ll need to take an afternoon Eurostar service from London to Paris.

The night train’s first stop in Italy is Milan, from where you can connect onto an early morning high-speed service direct to Florence. Or, instead of changing trains at Milan at the crack of dawn, you can also stay on the night train for another 2 hours to Verona or even another 3 hours to Padua, connecting in one of those cities onto a direct train to Florence.

If you value your sleep and want to avoid that early morning change of train in Milan, just enter either ‘via Verona Porta Nuova’ or ‘via Padova’ when searching for trains. Changing trains at Verona or Padua often makes no difference to the fare. In fact, sometimes it is even cheaper than changing in Milan.