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

The cheapest way to get from London to Rome is to fly which costs €50 - €260 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between London and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Rome. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 55m.

Is there a direct train between London and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from London to Rome. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Roma Termini via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

How far is it from London to Rome?

The distance between London and Rome is 1500 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Rome without a car is to train which takes 13h 41m and costs €320 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from London to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Rome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Rome train from?

London to Rome train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Rome?

The best way to get from London to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €95 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €600 and takes 13h 41m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 29h 55m.

Where does the London to Rome bus arrive?

London to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between London and Rome?

Rome is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 8:41 PM in London and 9:41 PM in Rome.

Where does the London to Rome train arrive?

London to Rome train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Rome?

Book your London to Rome train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 10267+ hotels available in Rome.

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

There are 11 ways to get from London to Rome by plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LHR - FCO
5h 26m
€96–294
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LTN - FCO
5h 54m
€49–225
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
13h 41m
€320–565
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Gent to Bolognabus
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
29h 2m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Romecar
18h 7m
Fly London City Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LCY - FCO
7h 5m
€97–331
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LGW - FCO
5h 49m
€70–250
Fly London Stansted Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane STN - CIA
6h 6m
€53–251
Fly London City Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane LCY - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
6h 54m
€126–361
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
29h 55m
€120–234
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 Romecar
19h 13m
€268–427

London to Rome by train

14Weekly Trains

13h 41mAverage Duration

€320Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,499.7 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between London, England and Rome, Italy?

ITA Airways, British Airways, and Eurowings fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Roma Termini via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 41m.

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