How to travel from London to Milan

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Travel Information from London to Milan

distanceDistance595 miles (959 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$24 - $386
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $24 (€22) • 1 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $24 (€22) • 1 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or Eurostar

Travel 595 miles (959 km) by train, bus or flight to Milan from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Milan.

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from London to Milan

How to get from London to Milan by train, bus or flight.

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

RyanairFR 2759
09:10PM1h55
London Stansted Airport (STN)
12:05AMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$1201One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
RyanairFR 2759
09:10PM1h55
London Stansted Airport (STN)
12:05AMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$1201One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ITAaz221
09:00AM1h50
London City Airport (LCY)
11:50AMMilan Linate Airport (LIN)
$6531One-way
0 transfers
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BlaBlaCar Bus1254 · 94765
08:30PM23h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:20PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$1931One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+BlaBlaCar Bus5709
01:00PM22h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:30PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$2331One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:00AM31h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:25PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
$2181One-way
2 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 2738
10:15PM1h55
London Stansted Airport (STN)
01:10AMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY)
$1481One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU28309
06:35PM1h55
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
09:30PMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$2231One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY7823 · VY6330
08:55PM9h35
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
07:30AMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$1901One-way
1 transfer

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How to travel from London to Milan?

The trip from London to Milan can be made by air, rail, or road, creating plenty of options for all types of travelers. The fastest way to travel from London to Milan is a two-hour direct flight. Train trips from London to Milan take, on average, about ten to 14 hours, and there are several trains per day. Bus trips take between 22 and 24 hours to arrive in Milan. All services operate from Monday to Friday and on weekends. 

 What is the cheapest way to get from London to Milan?

The cheapest way to travel from London to Milan is by bus with next-day tickets. Buses travel to Paris first, before completing the journey to Milan. Flixbus departs from London Victoria Coach Station and stops at Paris Nord or Gare de Lyon before arrival at Lampugnano Station in Milan, close to the city center. Baltour buses also travel from London to Milan with changes en route. Alternatively, a flight can be a good combination of speed and price, if bus travel is too time-consuming. 

What is the fastest way to travel from London to Milan?

The fastest way to travel from London to Milan is by air. This popular route is serviced by easyJet, Ryanair, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, and British Airways and takes about one hour and 55 minutes to arrive in Milan. Flights depart from London City, Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton, Stansted, and Southend Airport and arrive at Linate, Malpensa, or Bergamo airports. Travelers should allow for transportation to and from airports, which will add an additional two to four hours to their trip. There is, however, easy access to the city center via the express bus or rail services which depart frequently throughout the day and operate from Monday to Friday, with slightly more limited services on weekends.

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Travel from London to Milan by train

There are no direct trains from London to Milan, but Eurostar and Trenitalia travel to Milan via Paris. Trains depart from St Pancras, stopping at Paris Nord or Gare De Lyon before arriving at Lampugnano Station, Milan. There are about 24 departures per day and the journey takes approximately ten hours and 40 minutes, including transfers. There are departures from Monday to Sunday and trains on the weekend, every few hours. The earliest train departs before rush hour and the latest train departs in the mid-evening. There are trains at mid-morning and afternoon, providing plenty of options for travelers throughout the day. 

Travel from London to Milan by bus

The journey from London to Milan by bus is done in two stages, so if a stop in Paris is appealing, then this can be an excellent choice. Passengers travel from London's Victoria coach station to Paris Gare de Lyon or Nord then onwards to Lampugnano station in Milan. The journey takes 24 hours on average, and passengers should allow at least 30 minutes for checking in and baggage. There are a few daily departures, with the earliest bus leaving about mid-morning and the late bus leaving after 8:00 p.m. Upon arrival in Milan, travelers can reach the city center by rental car in about 15 minutes, by Metro and tram, or by taxi or ride-sharing service.

Travel from London to Milan by plane

EasyJet, Ryanair, Alitalia, British Airways, and other airlines fly to Milan. Flights with transfers can take from three to six hours, but there are also plenty of direct flights taking just one hour and 55 minutes. Flights depart from early morning to late evening, and there are usually well over 100 scheduled flights on this route per day. Upon arrival, travelers at Malpensa airport can reach Milan's city center by rental car or take the Malpensa Express or Trenitalia train which takes about 50 minutes and departs every 20 to 40 minutes. Travelers landing at Linate can opt for a taxi or the 73 line, every day of the week, every ten minutes. The first bus departs in the early morning and the last bus leaves after midnight, taking around 30 minutes to reach the city center from the airport. Travelers landing at Bergamo airport can take the K350 city bus, which takes about 50 minutes and departs every 20 to 30 minutes or take the line 406 bus which departs every hour. Travelers can also opt for the Trenord train which takes 50 minutes. 

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

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

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