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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $385.
Distance: 595 miles (959 km)
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$124 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price | $387 Average price |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 21m Average total duration 22h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 9m Average total duration 12h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from London to Milan:
A flight is $70 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Milan costing on average $92 (€73).
A flight is $363 (€289) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Milan costing on average $385 (€306).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 39m.
Bus takes on average 22h 40m.
- Around 129 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, British Airways, Wizz Air, ITA, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Aeroitalia, Eurowings , Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, LAER, DAT, Norwegian Air, SWISS, KLM, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Luxair, Air Serbia, Smartwings, Air Malta, Brussels Airlines, AJet to go to Milan by flight.
- 28 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, British Airways, ITA, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Aeroitalia, DAT.
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