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

The cheapest way to get from London to Shumen is to train and bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 26h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Shumen is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 2m and costs $170 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between London and Shumen?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Shumen. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Shumen via Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Shumen?

No, there is no direct train from London to Shumen. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Shumen via Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 37m.

How far is it from London to Shumen?

The distance between London and Shumen is 2333 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Shumen without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 41m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from London to Shumen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Shumen bus from?

London to Shumen bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Shumen train from?

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

Where does the London to Shumen bus arrive?

London to Shumen bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between London and Shumen?

Shumen is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 11:18 PM in London and 1:18 AM in Shumen.

Where does the London to Shumen train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are 60+ hotels available in Shumen.

London to Shumen - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from London to Shumen by plane, shuttle, train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumen
9h 1m
$294–646
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumen
26h 41m
$64–101
Train, night train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
6. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Shumen
40h 37m
$497–1,282
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Shumen
27h 23m
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Varna Airport (VAR)LTN - VAR
3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumen
8h 2m
$172–395
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumen
9h 26m
$289–546
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumen
9h 27m
$267–575
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LGW - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumen
9h 12m
$293–645
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Burgas Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)LTN - BOJ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varna
4. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Shumen
10h 42m
$269–618
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumen
34h 15m
$179–187
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumen
2d 16h
$94–315
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Shumen
28h 31m
$506–737

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

42Weekly Planes

4h 52mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,332.9 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Shumen via Bucharest and Buchurest in around 34h 15m.

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