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

The cheapest way to get from London to Franeker is to bus which costs €55 - €170 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Franeker is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs €130 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between London and Franeker?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Franeker. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Franeker, Froonacker via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, Transferium Oost and Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between London and Franeker?

No, there is no direct train from London to Franeker. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Franeker via Rotterdam Centraal, Gouda and Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from London to Franeker?

The distance between London and Franeker is 762 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Franeker without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 7h 12m and costs €100 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from London to Franeker, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Franeker bus from?

London to Franeker bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Franeker train from?

London to Franeker train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train or bus from London to Franeker?

The best way to get from London to Franeker is to train via Rotterdam which takes 7h 12m and costs €100 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the London to Franeker bus arrive?

London to Franeker bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

What is the time difference between London and Franeker?

Franeker is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 11:45 PM in London and 12:45 AM in Franeker.

Where does the London to Franeker train arrive?

London to Franeker train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Where can I stay near Franeker?

There are 639+ hotels available in Franeker.

London to Franeker - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from London to Franeker by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
7h 12m
€108–441
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44 / ...
15h 50m
€57–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
15h 29m
€67–183
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Franekercar
7h 25m
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain
6h 46m
€139–456
Train
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
7h 46m
€100–366
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 Franekercar
8h 33m
€137–197
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwardentrain
7h 5m
€127–409
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwardentrain
7h 6m
€126–407
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwardentrain
7h 18m
€100–325
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwardentrain
7h 23m
€93–294
Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwardentrain
7h 27m
€100–346
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwardentrain
8h 25m
€106–325

London to Franeker by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 761.8 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between London, England and Franeker, Netherlands?

You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Franeker via Rotterdam Centraal, Gouda, and Leeuwarden in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Franeker, Froonacker via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, Drachten, Transferium Oost, and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 15h 50m.

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