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

The cheapest way to get from London to Balchik is to train and bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 30h.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Balchik is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $190 - $400.

How far is it from London to Balchik?

The distance between London and Balchik is 2370 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Balchik without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from London to Balchik, including transfers.

Bus or fly from London to Balchik?

The best way to get from London to Balchik is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $260 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $210 and takes 37h 26m.

What is the time difference between London and Balchik?

Balchik is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 1:11 PM in London and 3:11 PM in Balchik.

Where can I stay near Balchik?

There are 954+ hotels available in Balchik.

London to Balchik - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from London to Balchik by plane, train, bus, car, car train, shuttle, busferry, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Varna Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane LHR - VAR
8h 25m
$264–543
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Balchik Bus Stationbus 984
30h
$82–135
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Balchikcar
28h 35m
Fly London City Airport to Varna Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane LCY - VAR
9h 39m
$223–595
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane LTN - VAR
7h 22m
$196–395
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Balchikshuttle
10h
$344–643
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Burgas Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane LTN - BOJ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varnashuttle
9h 56m
$243–568
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Balchik Bus Stationbus 984
37h 26m
$187–206
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Balchik Bus Stationbus 984
2d 19h
$108–334
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 Balchikcar
29h 48m
$494–792

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

28Weekly Planes

6h 56mAverage Duration

$149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,370.5 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between London, England and Balchik, Bulgaria?

Bulgaria Air, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Varna Airport (VAR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Balchik Bus Station via Bucharest, Gara de Nord, Valea Cascadelor, and București, Autogara Militari in around 37h 26m.

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