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London to Milan by train
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Cheapest Price £58.76
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30 days in advance £249.83
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7 days in advance £268.53
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First train05:40
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Last train20:31
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey10hr 3m
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Distance961 kilometres
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Trains per day30
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Avg. journey time17hr 4m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Milan by train
Want to know how to get from London to Milan by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Milan take around 10 hours and 3 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 961 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 30 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 29 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £58.72.
We think any time is a great time to visit Milan, 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 Milan.
Is there a direct train from London to Milan?
The journey between London and Milan usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Milan every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from London to Milan?
The London to Milan train travel takes about 10 hours and 3 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Milan train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Milan 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.
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Train travel from London to Milan starts with a Eurostar journey to Paris, continuing with either a daytime TGV or a Thello night train. Both require a change of stations in Paris. Click on the appropriate tab below to find out more about your preferred route.
Eurostar & TGV
It is easy to travel by train from London to Milan. There is an overnight option, using the Thello night train from Paris to Milan. But for those who prefer travelling entirely by day, the following route works well.
You normally have a choice of two daily departures from London. You can of course break your journey in Paris, either just for lunch or for an overnight stay. The French city of Chambéry is also an excellent mid-point to break rail journeys between London and northern Italy.
Start by taking a Eurostar to Paris. In the French capital you’ll need to change stations to connect onto a high-speed French TGV train to Milan. That train sweeps through Burgundy and the Alps and then crosses Piedmont at a slower pace. It stops in Turin before continuing to Milan.
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.
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 Milan
Fast TGV trains speed south from the French capital, cutting through Burgundy to reach their first stop in Lyon. Thereafter the pace slows as the landscape becomes more mountainous.
All trains on this route stop at Chambéry and Modane before entering Italy, where the train then makes two stops - at Bardonecchia and Oulx. Then it's on to Milan with a stop along the way at Turin.
Eurostar & Thello night train
The journey by train from London to Milan is very simple, requiring just a change of train (and station) in Paris. You can make the journey entirely by day, but the following overnight option is very useful.
To connect with the overnight train from Paris to Italy, you’ll need to take an afternoon Eurostar service from London to Paris. The night train is run by Thello, and it 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.
The night train’s first stop in Italy is Milan Centrale. It arrives at six in the morning, so you’ll have to awake bright and early ready to alight.
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.
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 Milan (night train)
The Thello overnight train from Paris to Milan departs from the Gare de Lyon in Paris. In the early hours, the train runs along the shore of Lake Geneva with – on a clear night – beautiful views of the Alps. There is a glorious moment in the morning when the train skirts the edge of Lake Maggiore.
There is just one scheduled stop in France (at Dijon) to pick up passengers, and no station stops on the overnight run across Switzerland. In the morning the train stops at Milan, before continuing to Verona, Padua and Venice.