What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Athens is to fly which costs €70 - €250 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station to Athens station. However, there are services departing from Southampton Street / Covent Garden and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via Bounds Green Road London and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 12m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Athens?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Athens is 2489 km.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 39h 7m and costs €130 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Athens?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Waterloo Station to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Athens bus from?

Waterloo Station to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Bounds Green Road London station.

Bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Athens?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs €95 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 43h 12m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Athens bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo Station and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Waterloo Station. It is currently 8:03 PM in Waterloo Station and 10:03 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

Waterloo Station to Athens - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Athens by plane, train, 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.

Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
7h 6m
€98–298
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
7h 11m
€75–250
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
2. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
39h 7m
€135–220
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
30h
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LCY - ATH
8h 24m
€153–336
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
7h 23m
€83–282
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
7h 35m
€76–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
43h 12m
Bus via Wood Green Station
1. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
43h 36m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
44h 28m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N870
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 7h
€122–283
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
31h 9m
€557–877

Waterloo Station to Athens by bus

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2d 7hAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Athens.

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Distance: 2,488.6 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Athens, Greece?

Aegean Airlines and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waterloo Station to Athens Larissis Station via Southampton Street / Covent Garden, Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 43h 12m.

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