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

The cheapest way to get from London to Athens is to train and fly which costs €100 - €220 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between London and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Athens. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Athens via Bounds Green Road London and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 49m.

How far is it from London to Athens?

The distance between London and Athens is 2483 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from London to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Athens bus from?

London to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Bounds Green Road London station.

Bus or fly from London to Athens?

The best way to get from London to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 49m.

Where does the London to Athens bus arrive?

London to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between London and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 5:32 AM in London and 7:32 AM in Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Athens?

Book your London to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13343+ hotels available in Athens.

London to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from London to Athens by plane, train, bus, 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 from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
6h 55m
€122–306
Fly from London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
7h 26m
€98–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
36h 47m
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HBFtrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava hl.st.train
4. Take the bus from Bratislava to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
46h 37m
€475–806
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
29h 56m
€655–964
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
7h 13m
€100–283
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LCY - ATH
9h 4m
€152–323
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
7h 17m
€102–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
42h 49m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from München to Larissabus
3. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
2d 12h
€278–439
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
31h 5m
€531–883

London to Athens by bus and train

1Weekly Services

2d 12hAverage Duration

€278Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Athens.

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Distance: 2,482.6 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

British Airways, Aegean Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charing Cross to Athens via Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 42h 49m.

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