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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €143 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €143, while a flight costs an average of €414.
Distance: 1209 km
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€414 Average price | €143 Average price Cheapest | €468 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 28h 2m Average total duration 27h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Florence to London
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to London:
A bus is €271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to London costing on average €414.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 2m.
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How to get from Florence to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 1956:25 AM 2h15 Bologna Airport 7:40 AM London Stansted Airport €105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 195
6:25 AM 2h15 Bologna Airport 7:40 AM London Stansted Airport €105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 195
6:25 AM 2h15 Bologna Airport 7:40 AM London Stansted Airport €105 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:20 PM 32h05 Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €155 1 One-way 3 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:30 AM 33h45 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo 9:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €164 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:40 PM 30h45 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €167 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FR 587
6:10 AM 2h20 Pisa International Airport 7:30 AM London Stansted Airport €129 1 One-way 0 transfers 
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BA54912:40 AM 14h25 Florence Santa Maria Novella 2:05 PM London Heathrow Airport €188 1 One-way 3 transfers- 4021 · 4131 · 83088+
KM10010:28 AM 24h57 Florence Santa Maria Novella 10:25 AM London Heathrow Airport €223 1 One-way 4 transfers
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How to travel from Florence to London?
The journey from Florence to the UK's capital, London, is an easy one to make and can be done with most airlines offering a short two-flight route, taking less around 5 hours including stopover time. Thanks to the popularity of the route, there are a number of airlines connecting through different stopover cities, so you can choose a flight and time that is best suited for you. This flexibility is perfect for those looking to travel from Florence to London at specific times of the day. Stopovers at airports can range from 30 minutes to up to 4 hours but stopover times are included in the overall journey duration.
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to London?
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to London is by plane. Some airlines are cheaper than others. Budget-conscious travellers will find that cheaper flights are often booked quicker, can be at less convenient times of the day and have longer stopover times - but this isn't always the case! Well-known no-frills airlines such as Air France and Eurowings both serve the Florence to London route. Air France flights include a short stopover in Paris, whilst Eurowings flights have a longer changeover in Stuttgart. All flights depart Florence Pertrola Airport and most come into London Heathrow. Air France offers flights three times a day, whilst Eurowings only have one daily departure.
What is the fastest way to travel from Florence to London?
The fastest flight from Florence to London is with Swiss Airlines departing Florence Peterola Airport at 2:00 p.m. and coming into London Heathrow Airport at 4:40 p.m. time. This includes a short stopover for less than an hour at Zurich Airport. The entire journey takes only 3 hours and 40 minutes however it is advised that, even with only hand luggage, you allow at least 90 minutes to check-in. The second fastest flight available is with Lufthansa and departs Florence Peterola Airport at around 1:30 p.m. and comes into London City Airport at just before 4:30 p.m. This is inclusive of a 50-minute flight changeover in Frankfurt Airport. Travelling by plane is the fastest and only way to get from Florence to London, even when stopovers and check-in times are included. Most flights from Florence to London take between 4-6 hours including changeovers. There is no faster way to travel from Florence to London than by plane.
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Travel from Florence to London by plane
Travelling by plane is the only option available when making the journey from Florence to London. All flights depart from Florence Peterola Airport, and thanks to the diverse amount of airlines serving this route, it is possible to leave at almost any time of the day. The earliest flight available is at 6:05 a.m. time, with the latest being at 8:25 p.m. Prices range dramatically depending on the airline and time of day, but there are prices to suit every budget. The arrival airport is usually London Heathrow which has exceptionally easy access to the city centre. Due to the sheer size of Heathrow Airport and it's huge amount of flight traffic, travellers should plan to spend some time getting from the plane to their chosen method of connecting to the city. Flight operators include Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss Air, Eurowings and Austrian Air. When flying with Lufthansa or Swiss Air, please check the arrival airport as some flights arrive at London City Airport instead of London Heathrow. Local connections from both London City Airport and London Heathrow are very strong. There are a number of coaches, trains and taxis that can bring you to your further destination. London Heathrow is also served by the London Underground which is the fastest and most convenient way to take you into the city centre. Both airports have arrival lounges complete with toilets, duty-free shops and tourist information. It is also possible to purchase tickets for local transportation or coaches from both airports upon arrival.
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to London:
A bus is €271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to London costing on average €414.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 2m.
- Around 84 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Air France, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, ITA, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Malta Air, Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Luxair, Edelweiss Air, Icelandair, Iberia to go to London by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 13 direct flights per day with Vueling, Malta Air, Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
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