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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and London takes 15h 28m and the fastest train takes 11h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 28m
Duration
797 mi
Distance
£343
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Lugano to London train times

Trains run twice daily between Lugano and London. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 4:02 PM which arrives into London at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 15h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar22h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar11h 28m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar11h 58m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar20h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar11h 28m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar13h 28m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar20h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar11h 28m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar13h 28m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar20h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar11h 28m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar12h 28m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar20h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar12h 28m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostar19h 28m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano to London? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 797.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 28m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and London, England?

You can take a train from Lugano to London St Pancras Intl via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Colmar, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 11h 17m.

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