What are the departure and arrival points in Florence and in London?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to London: Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Florence to London depart from Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 to London, Victoria Coach Station. Most travelers catch their flight from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.

Which travel companies can take me from Florence to London?

The following travel companies offer services from Florence to London: Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Florence to London tickets on Omio for $329 (€283). Travel with Swiss to go to London by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Swiss Florence to London tickets on Omio for $517 (€445).

Can I travel directly between Florence and London?

Yes, there are direct routes from Florence to London with the following travel companies: You'll find direct buses with. You'll find direct flights with Vueling. Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:20PM25h45

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02:05PMLondon

€1201One-way

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Cheapest

12:20PM25h45

Florence

02:05PMLondon

€1201One-way

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Fastest

05:50AM2h10

Florence

08:00AMLondon

€1431One-way

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Flight

10:45AM28h55

Florence

03:40PMLondon

€1651One-way

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06:00PM36h50

Florence

06:50AMLondon

€1701One-way

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06:05PM36h45

Florence

06:50AMLondon

€2301One-way

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12:00PM2h25

Florence

02:25PMLondon

€1231One-way

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01:35PM21h55

Florence

11:30AMLondon

€1311One-way

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Florence

06:00AMLondon

€1871One-way

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Travel Information between Florence and London

Distance	749 miles (1208 km)
Available travel modes	Bus or flight
Ticket price range	$329 - $517
Cheapest mode	Bus • $329 (€283) • 35 h 50 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $517 (€445) • 4 h 20 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Swiss

Take a bus or flight to travel 749 miles (1208 km) from Florence to London. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 4 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $329 (€283). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Swiss among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Florence to London.

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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Airlines

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $137

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket to London from Florence includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

Cheapest Price: $34

British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.

FAQs: Travel from Florence to London

FAQs: 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 2 travel options from Florence to London: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to London from Florence is by taking a bus, which costs on average $329 (€283).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Florence to London:

Taking a bus costs $189 (€162) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $517 (€445) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Florence to London is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 35 h 50 min of travel time.

London is approximately 749 miles (1208 km) away from Florence.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to London:

Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Florence to London depart from Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 to London, Victoria Coach Station.
Most travelers catch their flight from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Florence to London:

Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Florence to London tickets on Omio for $329 (€283).
Travel with Swiss to go to London by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Swiss Florence to London tickets on Omio for $517 (€445).

Yes, there are direct routes from Florence to London with the following travel companies:

You'll find direct buses with.
You'll find direct flights with Vueling.

Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Florence to London? Many Omio customers who go from Florence to London usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you're looking to explore Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels from London, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.