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Sofia to London - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Sofia to London by plane, train, bus and ferry, bus, car, car train or car ferry

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Fly to London Heathrow • 6h 6m

Fly from Sofia (SOF) to London Heathrow (LHR) SOF - LHR

£38 - £151

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Fly to London Gatwick, train • 6h 8m

Fly from Sofia (SOF) to London Gatwick (LGW) SOF - LGW
Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria

£44 - £124

Fly to London Stansted • 6h 15m

Fly from Sofia (SOF) to London Stansted (STN) SOF - STN

£38 - £98

Fly to London Luton, train • 6h 46m

Fly from Sofia (SOF) to London Luton (LTN) SOF - LTN
Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras International LL

£52 - £136

Fly to London City • 7h 36m

Fly from Sofia (SOF) to London City (LCY) SOF - LCY

£66 - £151

Bus and ferry • 33h 14m

Take the bus and ferry from Sofia to London Victoria Station

£65 - £130

Bus • 38h

Take the bus from Sofia to London

£210 - £270

Train • 39h 55m

Take the train from Sofia to Vidin Re
Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti Ir
Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf Rj
Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi Ice
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid/Midi to London St. Pancras Int. Eil

£208 - £497

Drive, Eurotunnel • 22h 37m

Drive from Sofia to Calais-Fréthun
Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Drive from Folkestone to London

£356 - £456

Drive, car ferry • 23h 50m

Drive from Sofia to Calais
Take the car ferry from Calais to Dover
Drive from Dover to London

£290 - £412

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Bulgaria → United Kingdom

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International entry into United Kingdom from Bulgaria

Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria

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Allowed for: All visitors with the below exceptions

Restricted for: Foreign nationals that have visited Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Chile, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Eswatini, French Guiana, Guyana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Seychelles, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Rwanda and United Arab Emirates in the past 10 days

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Conditions of entry into United Kingdom from Bulgaria

10-day mandatory self-quarantine
Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival

This applies to arrivals from Bulgaria

Travelers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

This applies to arrivals from all countries, with no exceptions
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10-day mandatory self-quarantine

This doesn't apply to arrivals from: Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey

Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival

This doesn't apply to arrivals from: Myanmar

Travelers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

This applies to arrivals from all countries, with no exceptions

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Rules to follow in United Kingdom

Mandatory

Considerations leaving from Bulgaria

The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I allowed to travel from Bulgaria to United Kingdom?

Yes, but conditions apply when entering United Kingdom from Bulgaria.

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What are the travel restrictions in London?

Domestic travel is restricted

Face masks are mandatory
There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
Nationwide control measures in place

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What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in London?

The national COVID-19 helpline number in London is 111.

Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in London?

Wearing a face mask on public transport in London is mandatory.

What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in London?

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 111.

Are there restrictions returning to Bulgaria from United Kingdom?

No, but conditions apply when returning to Bulgaria from United Kingdom.

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Last updated: 23 Feb 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: UK Government.

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Questions & Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to London is to fly which costs $50 - $140 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The quickest way to get from Sofia to London is to fly which costs $50 - $220 and takes 6h 6m.

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Is there a direct bus between Sofia and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at London Victoria Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 33h 14m.

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Is there a direct train between Sofia and London?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to London. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at London St. Pancras Int. via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and Brussel-Zuid/Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 55m.

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How far is it from Sofia to London?

The distance between Sofia and London is 1259 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to London without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 33h 14m and costs $90 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Sofia to London, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Sofia to London bus from?

Sofia to London bus services, operated by Balkan Horn, depart from Sofia station.

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Where do I catch the Sofia to London train from?

Sofia to London train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.

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Train, bus or fly from Sofia to London?

The best way to get from Sofia to London is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $50 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $380 and takes 38h, you could also train, which costs $290 - $750 and takes 39h 55m.

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Distance: 1259.2 miles
Duration: 6h 6m

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

British Airways, Bulgaria Air and seven other airlines fly from Sofia to London Paddington every 4 hours. Alternatively, Balkan Horn operates a vehicle from Sofia to London Victoria Station twice a week. Tickets cost £123 and the journey takes 33h 14m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.

Airlines

Ryanair