How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to London

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Compare bus, train, 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 $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $114.

Distance: 396 miles (638 km)

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$172

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$101

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$308

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5h 21m

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17h 24m

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from Frankfurt am Main to London

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

Our recommendation

flight

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.

  • RyanairFR 1748
    12:30 AM1h20
    Frankfurt Hahn Airport
    12:50 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 1748
    12:30 AM1h20
    Frankfurt Hahn Airport
    12:50 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 1748
    12:30 AM1h20
    Frankfurt Hahn Airport
    12:50 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 18+Eurostar9123
    6:34 AM6h23
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:57 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $4701One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 16+Eurostar9145
    10:34 AM7h24
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    4:58 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $4821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn4497 · IC 2012 · ICE 12+Eurostar9167
    2:38 PM8h19
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $4671One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 PM15h45
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    9:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $961One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:20 AM16h55
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 AM17h15
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 6198
    6:35 AM1h25
    Frankfurt Hahn Airport
    7:00 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4123
    8:20 AM1h40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:00 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $2161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 9530
    10:45 AM1h20
    Frankfurt Hahn Airport
    11:05 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    $2621One-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 between Frankfurt am Main and London including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to London is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to London:

A flight is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to London costing on average $62 (€50).

A flight is $93 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to London costing on average $114 (€92).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 23m.

Bus takes on average 15h 45m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to London is approximately 396 miles (638 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to London is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt South station and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways, Malta Air, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Finnair, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, Swiss to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Trans Nicolaescu to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to London with the following travel companies:
  • 22 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways, Malta Air, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Trans Nicolaescu.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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