How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to London

Omio 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 €69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €69, and a train costs an average of €103.

Distance: 396 miles (638 km)

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€181

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€106

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€208

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5h 11m

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17h 27m

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from Frankfurt am Main to London

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to London by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

KM Malta AirlinesFR 6198
09:05AM1h25
Frankfurt Hahn Airport
09:30AMLondon Stansted Airport
$1201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:55PM19h35
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
05:30PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$881One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 6198
09:05AM1h25
Frankfurt Hahn Airport
09:30AMLondon Stansted Airport
$1201One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 316+Eurostar9141
08:33AM8h24
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
03:57PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$3391One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 316+Eurostar9147
08:33AM10h32
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
06:05PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$3391One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 316+Eurostar9153
08:33AM11h27
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
07:00PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$3391One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
05:15PM15h45
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
08:00AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$1081One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:20PM20h10
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
05:30PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$971One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
03:00AM17h00
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
07:00PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$1141One-way
0 transfers
Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8735
05:50PM1h40
Frankfurt am Main Airport
06:30PMLondon City Airport
$2811One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH906
12:10PM1h40
Frankfurt am Main Airport
12:50PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$3061One-way
0 transfers
Air DolomitiEN8772
08:50AM1h30
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:20AMLondon City Airport
$3041One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to London

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Frankfurt am Main to London, 56,32% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to London, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to London.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel from Frankfurt am Main to London including taking a bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to London from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a flight, which costs on average $28 (€25).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to London:

Taking a flight costs $25 (€23) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $53 (€48) for the same trip.

A flight is $226 (€204) less than a train with an average ticket price of $254 (€229) from Frankfurt am Main to London.

The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 15 h 35 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 4 h 33 min of travel time.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to London is approximately 395 miles (637 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to London is:

  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • 58 flights a day.
  • 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to London from Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to London:

  • Buses most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse and arrive in London at London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Flights mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main Airport and tend to arrive in London Gatwick Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to London:

  • FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus or Trans Nicolaescu can take you to London by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Trans Nicolaescu from Frankfurt am Main to London for $14 (€13).
  • Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, LAER, SWISS or TAP Portugal can take you to London by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Ryanair from Frankfurt am Main to London for $28 (€25).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to London tickets on Omio for $254 (€229).

Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to London with the following travel companies:

  • 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus or Trans Nicolaescu.
  • Direct flight available with Lufthansa, British Airways or Air Dolomiti 21 direct flights per day.

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 between Frankfurt am Main and London.

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