There are 12 ways to get from Rome to London by plane, train, bus, night bus, 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.
Recommended option
Fly Rome to London Heathrow • 5h 32m
Cheapest option
Fly Rome Ciampino to London Stansted • 6h 25m
10 alternative options
Fly Rome to London Gatwick, train • 5h 49m
Fly Rome to London City • 7h 9m
Fly Rome to London Stansted • 6h 15m
Fly Rome to Bristol, train • 7h 55m
Train • 14h 12m
Bus • 29h 50m
Bus, night bus • 31h 11m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 17h 39m
Drive, car ferry • 18h 58m
Rome to London by train
14
Weekly Trains
14h 12m
Average Duration
£187
Cheapest Price
Questions & Answers
Is it cheaper to fly, bus, train or ferry from Rome to London?
The cheapest way to get from Rome to London is to fly which costs €40 - €240 and takes 6h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from Rome to London?
The quickest way to get from Rome to London is to fly which costs €85 - €320 and takes 5h 32m.
Is there a direct bus between Rome and London?
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to London station. However, there are services departing from Roma Tiburtina TiBus and arriving at London - Victoria Coach Station via Paris - Bercy Seine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.
Is there a direct train between Rome and London?
No, there is no direct train from Rome to London. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Milano Centrale, Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
How far is it from Rome to London?
The distance between Rome and London is 896 miles.
How do I travel from Rome to London without a car?
The best way to get from Rome to London without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs €210 - €600.
How long does it take to get from Rome to London?
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Rome to London, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Rome to London bus from?
Rome to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma Tiburtina TiBus station.
Where do I catch the Rome to London train from?
Rome to London train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
Train, bus or fly from Rome to London?
The best way to get from Rome to London is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €600 and takes 14h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 29h 50m.
Launch map view
- Distance: 896.3 miles
- Duration: 5h 32m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and London, England?
British Airways, Alitalia and seven other airlines fly from Rome to London Paddington hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rome to London King's Cross via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 14h 12m.
Airlines
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome to London Stansted via Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £310
Flights from Rome to London Stansted via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £310
Flights from Rome to London Stansted via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £310
Flights from Rome to London Stansted via Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £310
Flights from Rome to London Stansted via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £310
Flights from Rome to London Stansted via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £310
Flights from Rome to London Stansted via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £310
Flights from Rome Ciampino to London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £29 - £170
Flights from Rome Ciampino to London Stansted via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £29 - £170
Flights from Rome Ciampino to London Stansted via Warsaw Modlin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £29 - £170
Flights from Rome to Bristol via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £180
Flights from Rome to Bristol via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £180
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rome to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45 - £310
Flights from Rome to London Gatwick via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £310
Flights from Rome to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70 - £250
Flights from Rome to Bristol via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £70 - £250
Flights from Rome to Bristol via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70 - £250
Flights from Rome to Bristol via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70 - £250
Flights from Rome to Bristol via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £70 - £250
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Rome to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £90 - £700
Flights from Rome to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25 - £450
Flights from Florence to London City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100 - £550
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Rome to London Heathrow via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £550
Flights from Rome to London Heathrow via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £550
Flights from Rome to London Gatwick via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £600
Flights from Rome to London City via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £550
Flights from Florence to London City via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £600
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Rome to London City via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £160 - £550
Flights from Florence to London City via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £160 - £600
Flights from Rome to Bristol via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £400
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £85 - £500
Flights from Rome to London Heathrow via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £85 - £500
Flights from Rome to London City via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130 - £480
Flights from Rome to London City via Cagliari, Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130 - £480
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Rome to London Heathrow via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140 - £600
Flights from Rome to London City via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120 - £550
Flights from Florence to London City via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £160 - £600
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Rome to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25 - £450
Flights from Rome to London Gatwick via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £25 - £450
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rome to London Heathrow via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150 - £650
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Rome to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £21 - £270
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Rome to London Heathrow via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £550
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Rome to London Heathrow via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £120 - £440
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Rome to London City via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £650
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Rome to London City via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £310 - £900
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Rome to London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £70 - £150
Train operators
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10 - £14
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £10 - £14
Comuter train
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First class interior
Southern Railway
Train Interior
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Exterior of Southern Railways train
Wikimedia Commons
Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
Train Interior
Wikimedia Commons
London Victoria
Wikipedia
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12
- Schedules at
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £12
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18 - £65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- £18 - £25
- Base Standard
- £35 - £50
- Base Premium
- £40 - £65
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35 - £110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- £35 - £50
- Base Standard
- £60 - £85
- Base Premium
- £70 - £110
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16 - £50
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- £18 - £25
- Smart Low Cost
- £16 - £20
- Smart Flex
- £35 - £50
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29 - £80
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- £29 - £40
- Smart Low Cost
- £30 - £40
- Smart Flex
- £55 - £80
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17 - £30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- £27 - £30
Train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55 - £100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- £85 - £100
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14 - £20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- £14 - £20
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55 - £120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55 - £80
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80 - £120
Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100 - £300
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £270 - £300
- Standard
- £100 - £130
- Standard Premier
- £140 - £180
E320 London-Paris Standard class
Business Traveller
International departures
The Man in Seat 61...
Standard (2nd) class seats
The Man in Seat 61...
Exterior of Eurostar
Wikipedia
2nd Class
Wikimedia
The Eurostar through France
Wikipedia
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1st Class Interior of Eurostar
Wikimedia
Gare du Nord Entrance
Wikipedia
King's Cross
Wiki
Eurostar at St Pancras
Wikipedia
London St. Pancras
Wikipedia
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £90 - £130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £90 - £130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Paris to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30 - £50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Paris - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £80 - £120
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to London - Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26 - £40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Paris Gare de Bercy Seine to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27 - £40
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
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Ferry operators
- Phone
- 01304 448866.
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45 - £60
- Website
- P&O Ferries
Pride of Kent Dover to Calais route
Fabian318
Spirit of Britain Dover to Calais route
Charles01
Spirit of France Dover to Calais route
2013harry
Pride of Bruges Hull to Zeebrugge
Spielvogel
Pride of York Hull to Zeebrugge route
Andy Beecroft
Pride of Hull Hull to Rotterdam route
Imagaril
Pride of Rotterdam Hull to Rotterdam route
Kees Tom
European Highlander Cairnryan to Larne line
Biggeral
European Causeway Cairnryan–Larne route
Albert Bridge
Food Court of the P&O Ferry
Direct Ferries
The deck lounge
Direct Ferries
Movies on board
Direct Ferries
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How long is the flight from Rome to London?
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to London Heathrow Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 40m.
Where does the Rome to London bus arrive?
Rome to London bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at London - Victoria Coach Station.
What is the time difference between Rome and London?
London is 1h behind Rome. It is currently 3:26 PM in Rome and 2:26 PM in London.
Where does the Rome to London train arrive?
Rome to London train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Which airlines fly from Rome Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings and four other airlines offer flights from Rome Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Where can I stay near London?
There are 5305+ hotels available in London. Prices start at £59 per night.
How do I get to Rome (FCO) Airport from Rome?
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.