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Travel Information to London from Florence

Distance1208 km
Available travel modesTrain, coach or flight
Ticket price range€33 - €351
Cheapest modeFlight • €33 • 2 h 20 min
Fastest modeFlight • €33 • 2 h 20 min
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or Italo

Take a train, coach or flight to travel 1208 km between Florence and London. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or Italo among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Florence to London.

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from Florence to London

How to get from Florence to London by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Florence to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA3280
03:20PM2h10
Florence Peretola Airport
04:30PMLondon City Airport
1871One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:45PM29h40
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
09:25PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1251One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA3280
03:20PM2h10
Florence Peretola Airport
04:30PMLondon City Airport
1871One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:30PM28h05
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
03:35PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1321One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:55PM34h00
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
07:55AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1421One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:00AM28h25
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
07:25AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1661One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6005 · VY7822
06:30PM14h20
Florence Peretola Airport
07:50AMLondon Gatwick Airport
1921One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6206
12:55PM2h20
Florence Peretola Airport
02:15PMLondon Gatwick Airport
2531One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6009 · VY7842
02:40PM9h40
Florence Peretola Airport
11:20PMLondon Gatwick Airport
2301One-way
1 transfer

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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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FAQs: Travel from Florence to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to London.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Florence to London: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to London from Florence is by taking a flight, which costs on average €33.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Florence to London:

A flight is €63 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €96 from Florence to London.

Taking a flight costs €318 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €351.

The quickest way to travel to London from Florence is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to London by coach takes 27 h 25 min on average.

Train takes on average 20 h 5 min.

The Florence to London distance is approximately 1208 km.

The average frequency per day from Florence to London is:

  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to London from Florence as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Florence to London:

  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Florence to London:

  • You can travel by coach to London from Florence with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Florence to London tickets for €85 on Omio.
  • You can travel by plane to London from Florence with Vueling Airlines, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Alitalia, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France or Air Dolomiti, and you can find Vueling Airlines Florence to London tickets for €33 on Omio.
  • You can travel between Florence and London by train with Italo. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €351 with Italo from Florence to London.

Yes, there are direct routes from Florence to London with the following travel companies:

  • You can travel directly by coach with.
  • You can book a direct flight with Cityflyer (British Airways 2) or British Airways.
  • You can travel directly by train with.

Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Florence to London often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Florence and London itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between London and any of these top destinations today!

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