- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
15 h 45 m
Average duration
17 h 14 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
638 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to London will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 10 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for London on Wed, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 638 km distance in an average of 17 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 45 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 18 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 396 miles (638 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$112 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $174 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 26m Average total duration 16h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to London:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to London costing on average $166 (€134).
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to London costing on average $174 (€141).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 16h 56m.
Tickets start at around $112 (€91) compared to roughly $136 (€110) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 16h 56m versus 9h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 22h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $170 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to London buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h45 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 20h50 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 20h15 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 3:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h15 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h55 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 19h10 | 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h45 | 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h25 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h50 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h10 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to London run on average 10 times per day, taking around 16h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 396 miles (638 km) distance in 15h 45m.
Distance 396 miles (638 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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