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4.6Travel Information between Florence and London
 Distance | 749 miles (1208 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $37 - $389 |
 Cheapest mode | Flight • $37 (€33) • 2 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $37 (€33) • 2 h 20 min |
 Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or Italo |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 749 miles (1208 km) from Florence to London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or Italo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Florence to London.
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How to get from Florence to London by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Florence to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to travel from Florence to London?
The journey from Florence to the UK's capital, London, is an easy one to make and can be done with most airlines offering a short two-flight route, taking less around 5 hours including stopover time. Thanks to the popularity of the route, there are a number of airlines connecting through different stopover cities, so you can choose a flight and time that is best suited for you. This flexibility is perfect for those looking to travel from Florence to London at specific times of the day. Stopovers at airports can range from 30 minutes to up to 4 hours but stopover times are included in the overall journey duration.
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to London?
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to London is by plane. Some airlines are cheaper than others. Budget-conscious travellers will find that cheaper flights are often booked quicker, can be at less convenient times of the day and have longer stopover times - but this isn't always the case! Well-known no-frills airlines such as Air France and Eurowings both serve the Florence to London route. Air France flights include a short stopover in Paris, whilst Eurowings flights have a longer changeover in Stuttgart. All flights depart Florence Pertrola Airport and most come into London Heathrow. Air France offers flights three times a day, whilst Eurowings only have one daily departure.
What is the fastest way to travel from Florence to London?
The fastest flight from Florence to London is with Swiss Airlines departing Florence Peterola Airport at 2:00 p.m. and coming into London Heathrow Airport at 4:40 p.m. time. This includes a short stopover for less than an hour at Zurich Airport. The entire journey takes only 3 hours and 40 minutes however it is advised that, even with only hand luggage, you allow at least 90 minutes to check-in. The second fastest flight available is with Lufthansa and departs Florence Peterola Airport at around 1:30 p.m. and comes into London City Airport at just before 4:30 p.m. This is inclusive of a 50-minute flight changeover in Frankfurt Airport. Travelling by plane is the fastest and only way to get from Florence to London, even when stopovers and check-in times are included. Most flights from Florence to London take between 4-6 hours including changeovers. There is no faster way to travel from Florence to London than by plane.
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Travel from Florence to London by plane
Travelling by plane is the only option available when making the journey from Florence to London. All flights depart from Florence Peterola Airport, and thanks to the diverse amount of airlines serving this route, it is possible to leave at almost any time of the day. The earliest flight available is at 6:05 a.m. time, with the latest being at 8:25 p.m. Prices range dramatically depending on the airline and time of day, but there are prices to suit every budget. The arrival airport is usually London Heathrow which has exceptionally easy access to the city center. Due to the sheer size of Heathrow Airport and it's huge amount of flight traffic, travellers should plan to spend some time getting from the plane to their chosen method of connecting to the city. Flight operators include Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss Air, Eurowings and Austrian Air. When flying with Lufthansa or Swiss Air, please check the arrival airport as some flights arrive at London City Airport instead of London Heathrow. Local connections from both London City Airport and London Heathrow are very strong. There are a number of coaches, trains and taxis that can bring you to your further destination. London Heathrow is also served by the London Underground which is the fastest and most convenient way to take you into the city center. Both airports have arrival lounges complete with toilets, duty-free shops and tourist information. It is also possible to purchase tickets for local transportation or coaches from both airports upon arrival.
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FAQs: Travel from Florence to London
Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to London.
There are 3 travel options from Florence to London. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to London from Florence is by taking a flight, which costs on average $37 (€33).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Florence to London:
A flight is $70 (€63) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $107 (€96) from Florence to London.
A flight is $352 (€318) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Florence to London costing on average $389 (€351).
The fastest way to get to London from Florence is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 20 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 27 h 25 min.
Getting to London by train takes 20 h 5 min on average.
London is approximately 749 miles (1208 km) away from Florence.
The average frequency per day from Florence to London is:
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Florence to London as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to London:
- Most travelers who buy a plane ticket from Florence to London depart from Florence Peretola Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Florence to London:
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus for buses to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Florence to London tickets on Omio for $94 (€85).
- Vueling Airlines, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Alitalia, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France or Air Dolomiti can get you to London by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Vueling Airlines from Florence to London for $37 (€33) on Omio.
- Italo can get you to London by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Italo from Florence to London for $389 (€351) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to London with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct services by plane with Cityflyer (British Airways 2) or British Airways.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Florence to London.
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