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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 flight with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €307.
Distance: 1209 km
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The best way to travel from Florence to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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 flight is €53 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to London costing on average €70.
A flight is €290 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to London costing on average €307.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 5m.
Bus takes on average 27h 25m.
- Around 99 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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 Vueling Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Ryanair, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, SWISS, ITA, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, LAER, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings , Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, easyJet to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Italo to go to London by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet.
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