- 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
$599
Average price
$599
Fastest journey
22 h 32 m
Average duration
22 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1346 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to London will cost around $599 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $599.
It's difficult to get from Ancona to London without transferring at least 4 times.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ancona to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $599.
Distance: 836 miles (1346 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$603 Average price | $132 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price | $572 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 2m Average total duration 22h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 40m Average total duration 28h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to London:
A flight is $46 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ancona to London costing on average $178 (€146).
A flight is $470 (€385) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to London costing on average $603 (€493).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 32m.
Bus takes on average 28h 10m.
Tickets start at around $603 (€493) compared to roughly $572 (€469) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.31 (€-24.81). The journey takes 22h 32m versus 17h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to London trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:25 AM Ancona | 22h32 | 9:57 AM London | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Ancona to London run on average 1 times per day, taking around 22h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $599 (€490) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:06, the last at 17:40. The fastest train covers the 836 miles (1346 km) distance in 22h 32m.
Distance 836 miles (1346 km) |
Average train duration 22h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $599 (€490) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 22h 32m |
First train 3:06 AM |
Last train 5:40 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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