What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Heathrow?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Heathrow is to fly and train which costs £80 - £230 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Heathrow?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Heathrow is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Thessaloniki, Bucharest Obor and Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 6m.

How far is it from Athens to Heathrow?

The distance between Athens and Heathrow is 1537 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to Heathrow without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Heathrow without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Heathrow?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Athens to Heathrow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Heathrow bus from?

Athens to Heathrow bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Heathrow?

The best way to get from Athens to Heathrow is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Bucharest, which costs £110 - £170 and takes 39h 6m.

Where does the Athens to Heathrow bus arrive?

Athens to Heathrow bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Heathrow?

Heathrow is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 5:27 PM in Athens and 3:27 PM in Heathrow.

Where can I stay near Heathrow?

There are 20672+ hotels available in Heathrow.

Athens to Heathrow - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Athens to Heathrow by plane, bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ATH - LHR
6h 37m
£73–228
Fly to Luton Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ATH - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
7h 57m
£68–253
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Strasbourgbus
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
37h 19m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrowcar
30h 3m
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ATH - LCY
9h 29m
£145–317
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ATH - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
8h 14m
£84–225
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ATH - STN
8h 17m
£82–245
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Lutonbus
4. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
39h 6m
£116–166
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Würzburgbus
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
41h 1m
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 16m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Prague to London Victoriabus N870
2d 10h
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 Heathrowcar
31h 6m
£514–740

Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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4h 4mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,528.1 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Heathrow, England?

Aegean Airlines and British Airways fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki, Bucharest Obor, and Airport Bus Station in around 39h 6m.

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