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

There are 13 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.

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Fly from London Heathrow • 6h 51m

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Athens (ATH) LHR - ATH

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Fly from London Stansted • 7h 11m

Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Athens (ATH) STN - ATH

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Train to London Gatwick, fly • 7h 5m

Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Athens (ATH) LGW - ATH

Fly from London City • 8h 28m

Fly from London City (LCY) to Athens (ATH) LCY - ATH

Train to London Luton, fly • 7h 34m

Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Athens (ATH) LTN - ATH

Train to Birmingham, fly • 7h 50m

Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Athens (ATH) BHX - ATH

Train, bus • 37h 31m

Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord Eil
Take the train from Paris l'Est to Augsburg Hbf Tgv
Take the bus from Augsburg to Beograd
Take the bus from Belgrade to Athens

Train, bus via Bratislava • 38h 54m

Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord Eil
Take the train from Gare de Lyon to Zürich Tgv
Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava-Petrzalka Rjx
Take the bus from Bratislava to Thessaloniki
Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athens Ic

Bus • 2 days 2h

Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station RegioJet 10
Take the bus from Praha to Athens

Bus via Budapest • 2 days 2h

Take the bus from London to Budapest
Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athens

Train, Bus • 2 days 5h

Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf Ice / ...
Take the Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Larissa
Take the train from Larissa to Athens Ic

Drive, Eurotunnel • 29h 24m

Drive from London to Folkestone
Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athens

Drive, car ferry • 30h 37m

Drive from London to Dover
Take the car ferry from Dover to Calais
Drive from Calais to Athens

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London to Athens by train, subway and bus

The journey time between London and Athens is around 37h 31m and covers a distance of around 3373 km. This includes an average layover time of around 3h 1m. Operated by Eurostar, RATP Metro, TGV inOui and others, the London to Athens service departs from London St Pancras Intl and arrives in Athens. Typically two services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

2 Weekly Services

37h 31m Average Duration

€350 Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from London to Athens is to bus via Budapest which costs £70 - £130 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The quickest way to get from London to Athens is to fly which costs £85 - £360 and takes 6h 51m.

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Is there a direct bus between London and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from London station to Athens. However, there are services departing from London Victoria Green Line Station and arriving at Athens via Praha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

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How far is it from London to Athens?

The distance between London and Athens is 2392 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 37h 31m and costs £300 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from London to Athens, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the London to Athens bus from?

London to Athens bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria Green Line Station.

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Bus or fly from London to Athens?

The best way to get from London to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs £85 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £160 and takes 2 days 2h.

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How long is the flight from London to Athens?

The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 35m.

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Where does the London to Athens bus arrive?

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

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Distance: 2391.6 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

Aegean Airlines, British Airways and 11 other airlines fly from London Paddington to Athens hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Athens via Praha in around 2 days 2h.

Airlines

Swiss

Website: swiss.com

Flights from London Heathrow to Athens via Geneva

Ave. Duration: 5h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €160 - €600

Flights from London Heathrow to Athens via Zurich

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €160 - €600

Flights from London Gatwick to Athens via Geneva

Ave. Duration: 5h 10m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: €140 - €430

Flights from London City to Athens via Zurich

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: €140 - €550

Flights from London City to Athens via Geneva

Ave. Duration: 10h 5m
When: Friday
Estimated price: €90 - €330

Flights from Birmingham to Athens via Zurich

Ave. Duration: 5h 55m
When: Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price: €200 - €550

easyJet

Website: easyjet.com

Flights from London Gatwick to Athens

Ave. Duration: 3h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €65 - €430

Flights from London Gatwick to Athens via Milan Malpensa

Ave. Duration: 6h 23m
When: Monday, Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: €65 - €430

Flights from London Luton to Athens via Milan Malpensa

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: €65 - €340

Flights from Birmingham to Athens via Milan Malpensa

Ave. Duration: 6h 50m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: €70 - €360

Lufthansa

Website: lufthansa.com

Flights from London Heathrow to Athens via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €160 - €700

Flights from London Stansted to Athens via Munich

Ave. Duration: 6h 15m
When: Friday
Estimated price: €260 - €2200

Flights from London City to Athens via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 5h 37m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: €200 - €700

Flights from Birmingham to Athens via Munich

Ave. Duration: 5h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €270 - €800

Flights from Birmingham to Athens via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 5h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €270 - €800

Ryanair

Website: ryanair.com

Flights from London Stansted to Athens

Ave. Duration: 3h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €55 - €370

Flights from London Stansted to Athens via Katowice

Ave. Duration: 5h 25m
When: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: €55 - €370

Flights from London Stansted to Athens via Budapest

Ave. Duration: 5h 35m
When: Friday
Estimated price: €55 - €370

Flights from London Stansted to Athens via Milan Bergamo

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: €55 - €370

Flights from London Stansted to Athens via Warsaw Modlin

Ave. Duration: 7h 5m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: €55 - €370

Flights from London Luton to Athens

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Monday
Estimated price: €45 - €230

Aegean Airlines

Website: en.aegeanair.com

Flights from London Heathrow to Athens

Ave. Duration: 3h 38m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €90 - €600