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

The cheapest way to get from London to Root is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 20h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Root is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between London and Root?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Root. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Root, Wilweg via Brussels-North train station, Luzern, Bahnhof and Ebikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

Is there a direct train between London and Root?

No, there is no direct train from London to Root. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from London to Root?

The distance between London and Root is 1137 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Root without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 53m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from London to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Root bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Root train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Root?

The best way to get from London to Root is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 53m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 19h 32m.

Where does the London to Root bus arrive?

London to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between London and Root?

Root is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 3:23 PM in London and 4:23 PM in Root.

Where does the London to Root train arrive?

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

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

Book your London to Root train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Root?

There are 645+ hotels available in Root.

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

There are 11 ways to get from London to Root by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 53m
CHF 243–505
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
20h 20m
CHF 72–129
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus
19h 32m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rootcar
10h 26m
Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zug to Gisikon-Roottrain
5h 49m
CHF 98–272
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
9h 3m
CHF 259–435
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 Rootcar
11h 32m
CHF 136–249
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zug to Gisikon-Roottrain
5h 45m
CHF 92–252
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
6h 7m
CHF 75–239
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
6h 8m
CHF 82–253
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 47m
CHF 86–274

London to Root by train and foot

118Weekly Services

8h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,136.8 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between London, England and Root, Switzerland?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Gisikon-Root via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Embankment station to Gisikon-Root via Upminster station, Upminster, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North Station, Zurich, Zürich HB, and Zug in around 19h 32m.

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