- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price on 11 Oct
£382
Average ticket price on 11 Oct
£401
Fastest journey on 11 Oct
20 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 11 Oct
20 h 59 m
Trains on 11 Oct
2
Distance
1434 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Rome will cost around £401 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £382.
To travel from London to Rome you need to make at least 3 changes.
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InterCityNotte 797+
Regionale 20571+
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9255Trains from London to Rome run on average 6 times per day, taking around 17h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 12:20. The fastest train covers the 1434 km distance in 15h 58m.
Distance 1434 km |
Average train duration 17h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 15h 58m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 12:20 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
The table below shows live departures for London to Rome trains for tomorrow, Sunday 11 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9008+ 9255+ InterCityNotte 797+ Regionale 20571 | 8:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 21h44 | 6:45 Rome Tiburtina | 3 changes | |
9014+ 9255+ InterCityNotte 797+ Regionale 20571 | 9:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 20h14 | 6:45 Rome Tiburtina | 3 changes | |
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World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Roma Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
Trains from London to Rome depart daily from London. There are no direct services. Depending on departure times, passengers must change trains between two and five times during the 891 mile journey. The entire journey takes between 16.5 and 21 hours to complete. The first service of the day leaves London at 5:40 a.m. The last service leaves at 7:34 p.m. Eurostar serves the first part of the route. French TGV services run on the subsequent sections.
Departure Station: London St Pancras Situated in the heart of London, St Pancras is well served by the national rail network, London Underground and local buses. The station also has a taxi rank and nearby car parking.
Arrival Station: Rome Termini, Tiburtina or Ostiense Situated in the city centre, Termini is Rome's main station. It is also walking distance to many of the city's major sights. Tiburtina is located on Rome's eastern side but has excellent metro connections into the centre. Ostiense lies to the south of Rome but visitors can use its metro and bus links to reach the city centre. All three stations are also accessible to taxis.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Rome by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Rome trains use the London St Pancras International to Roma Tiburtina station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Rome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
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