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There are 13 ways to get from Florence to Ashford by plane, train, bus, night bus, car, car train or car ferry

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Fly Florence to London City, train

  1. Fly from Florence (FLR) to London City (LCY)
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford International

Cheapest option

Train to Pisa, fly to London Stansted, bus, train

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
  2. Fly from Pisa (PSA) to London Stansted (STN)
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
  4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford International

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Fly Florence to London Heathrow, train

  1. Fly from Florence (FLR) to London Heathrow (LHR)
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International

Fly Florence to London Gatwick, train

  1. Fly from Florence (FLR) to London Gatwick (LGW)
  2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International

Train to Bologna, fly to London Heathrow, train

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
  2. Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to London Heathrow (LHR)
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International

Train to Bologna, fly to London Stansted, bus, train

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
  2. Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to London Stansted (STN)
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
  4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford International

Train to Pisa, fly to London Gatwick, train

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
  2. Fly from Pisa (PSA) to London Gatwick (LGW)
  3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
  4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International

Train via Lyon

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
  3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europe
  4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
  5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International

Train

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyon
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
  4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International

Bus, train

  1. Take the bus from Florence to Paris
  2. Take the bus from Paris to London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U
  3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford International

Night bus, bus, train

  1. Take the night bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bergamo Central Bus Station Bartolomeo Bono
  2. Take the bus from Bergamo to Paris - Bercy Seine
  3. Take the bus from Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport to London - Victoria Coach Station
  4. Take the train from London Victoria to Ashford International

Drive, Eurotunnel

  1. Drive from Florence to Calais-Fréthun
  2. Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone

Drive, car ferry

  1. Drive from Florence to Calais
  2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Dover

Florence to Ashford by train

14 Weekly Trains
14h 48m Average Duration
£322 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Florence to Ashford is to train and fly and bus which costs €80 - €200 and takes 7h 46m.

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The fastest way to get from Florence to Ashford is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs €150 - €420.

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No, there is no direct train from Florence to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Ashford International via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

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The distance between Florence and Ashford is 706 miles.

The best way to get from Florence to Ashford without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 14h 48m and costs €370 - €900.

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It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Florence to Ashford, including transfers.

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Florence to Ashford train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

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The quickest flight from Florence Airport to London City Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.

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Ashford is 1h behind Florence. It is currently 7:02 AM in Florence and 6:02 AM in Ashford.

Florence to Ashford train services, operated by South Eastern Trains Service, arrive at Ashford International station.

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Map of how to get from Florence to Ashford.
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  • Distance: 705.6 miles
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Ashford, England?

You can take a train from Florence to Ashford via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 48m.

Airlines
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna to London Stansted
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£28 - £160
Flights from Bologna to London Stansted via Eindhoven
Ave. Duration
4h 57m
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£28 - £160
Flights from Bologna to London Stansted via Copenhagen
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Monday
Estimated price
£28 - £160
Flights from Bologna to London Stansted via Barcelona
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Monday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£28 - £160
Flights from Bologna to London Stansted via Prague
Ave. Duration
5h 35m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
£28 - £160
Flights from Bologna to London Stansted via Dublin
Ave. Duration
5h 40m
When
Monday
Estimated price
£28 - £160
Flights from Pisa to London Stansted
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£22 - £95
Flights from Pisa to London Stansted via Berlin Brandenburg
Ave. Duration
5h 10m
When
Monday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£22 - £95
Flights from Pisa to London Stansted via Copenhagen
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Tuesday
Estimated price
£22 - £95
Flights from Pisa to London Stansted via Palermo
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
£22 - £95
Flights from Pisa to London Stansted via Eindhoven
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Friday
Estimated price
£22 - £95
Flights from Pisa to London Stansted via Dublin
Ave. Duration
5h 35m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
£22 - £95
Flights from Pisa to London Gatwick via Cork
Ave. Duration
5h 30m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
£40 - £190
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Florence to London City
Ave. Duration
2h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£100 - £550
Flights from Florence to London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£210 - £700
Flights from Florence to London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£65 - £210
Flights from Bologna to London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
2h 26m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£55 - £600
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Florence to London City via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
£160 - £600
Flights from Florence to London Heathrow via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 43m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£140 - £850
Flights from Bologna to London Heathrow via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 51m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£140 - £470
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Florence to London City via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 7m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
£140 - £550
Flights from Florence to London Heathrow via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£110 - £450
Flights from Florence to London Gatwick via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£120 - £500
Flights from Bologna to London Heathrow via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£130 - £350
Flights from Bologna to London Stansted via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
When
Friday
Estimated price
£210 - £480
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Florence to London Heathrow via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£170 - £750
Flights from Bologna to London Heathrow via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£110 - £950
Vueling Airlines
Website
vueling.com
Flights from Florence to London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£65 - £210
Flights from Florence to London Gatwick via Barcelona
Ave. Duration
5h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£65 - £210
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Florence to London City via Zurich
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£160 - £600
Flights from Florence to London Heathrow via Zurich
Ave. Duration
4h 12m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£150 - £700
Flights from Bologna to London Heathrow via Zurich
Ave. Duration
4h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
£130 - £380
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Pisa to London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£45 - £250
Flights from Pisa to London Gatwick via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
£45 - £250
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to London Heathrow via Rome
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£100 - £380
Flights from Bologna to London Heathrow via Rome
Ave. Duration
5h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£95 - £380
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Bologna to London Heathrow via Brussels
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£130 - £460
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Phone
+44 345 322 7021
Website
southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Ashford International
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£27 - £40
Website
https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Anytime Day SIngle
£27 - £40
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
Ave. Duration
37 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£30 - £45
Website
https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Anytime Day SIngle
£30 - £45
Train from London Victoria to Ashford International
Ave. Duration
1h 36m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£30 - £45
Website
https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Anytime Day SIngle
£30 - £45
Thameslink
Phone
0345 026 4700
Website
thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
Ave. Duration
44 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
£14 - £30
Website
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
£14 - £21
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£21 - £30
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£9 - £40
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
£9 - £13
Base Standard
£21 - £29
Base Premium
£27 - £40
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£20 - £70
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
£20 - £28
Base Standard
£35 - £55
Base Premium
£45 - £70
ItaloTreno
Phone
+39 06 8937 1892
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
39 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£7 - £35
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
£12 - £17
Smart Low Cost
£7 - £10
Smart Flex
£24 - £35
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£18 - £55
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
£20 - £27
Smart Low Cost
£18 - £23
Smart Flex
£35 - £55
Trenitalia
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 28m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£6 - £12
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
£10 - £12
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 21m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£5 - £10
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
£9 - £10
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
Ave. Duration
4h 33m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£30 - £50
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
£45 - £50
Train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyon
Ave. Duration
6h 44m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£55 - £95
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
£85 - £95
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
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Trenitalia Intercity
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 21m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£6 - £9
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
£6 - £9
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 54m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£16 - £23
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
£16 - £23
TGV inOui
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
en.oui.sncf
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europe
Ave. Duration
2h 59m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
£85 - £150
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
£85 - £120
1st Class
£110 - £150
Eurostar
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Phone
+44 343 218 6186
Website
eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
Ave. Duration
1h 24m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£75 - £270
Website
https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Business Premier
£220 - £270
Standard
£75 - £95
Standard Premier
£110 - £140
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£100 - £300
Website
https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Business Premier
£270 - £300
Standard
£100 - £130
Standard Premier
£140 - £180
Eurotunnel
Phone
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website
eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
Airport Bus Express
Phone
0044 (0) 1279681984
Email
info@airportbusexpress.co.uk
Website
airportbusexpress.co.uk
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
£9 - £16
Website
Airport Bus Express
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£13 - £19
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Megabus UK
Email
enquiries@megabus.com
Website
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Stansted Airport Coach Station to London Stratford Montfichet Road
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£9 - £13
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Florence to Paris
Ave. Duration
16h 55m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£75 - £110
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U
Ave. Duration
9h 20m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
£30 - £50
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Itabus
Phone
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website
itabus.it
Night bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bergamo Central Bus Station Bartolomeo Bono
Ave. Duration
5h 40m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£12 - £18
Website
https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Blablabus
Phone
+33 1 71 53 01 80
Website
blablacar.fr
Bus from Bergamo to Paris - Bercy Seine
Ave. Duration
12h 55m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£50 - £80
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport to London - Victoria Coach Station
Ave. Duration
7h 35m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
£24 - £40
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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