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There are 13 ways to get from Athens to England by plane, bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeATH - LHR
    7h 11m
    £85–258

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeATH - BRS
    7h 21m
    £43–208

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Reims Central Train Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Reims to Paris EsttrainTgv
    4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    39h 43m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus
    3. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien MeidlingtrainRjx
    4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Paris l'EsttrainNj
    5. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    47h 10m
    £228–714

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
    29h 47m

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeATH - MAN
    7h 7m
    £65–254

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeATH - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
    7h 24m
    £65–193

  8. Fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeATH - BHX
    7h 5m
    £71–165

  9. Fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeATH - STN
    7h 41m
    £73–228

  10. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeATH - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    7h 40m
    £72–250

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Bounds Green Road Londonbus
    47h 17m

  12. Bus via Prague

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
    2. Take the bus from Prague to London VictoriabusN870
    2d 9h
    £140–247

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Londoncar
    30h 50m
    £505–726

Athens to England by train, bus, taxi, foot, and subway

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration47h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£228Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and England?

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, and Brussels Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Bounds Green Road London, and Hobart Corner in around 47h 17m.

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