How to travel from London to Tours

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Travel Information to Tours from London

Distance286 miles (462 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$34 - $274
Cheapest modeBus • $34 (€30) • 12 h 40 min
Fastest modeFlight • $35 (€32) • 1 h 20 min
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or Eurostar

Travel 286 miles (462 km) by train, bus or flight between London and Tours. 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 Tours.

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

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
10:59PM17h06
London
04:05PMTours
$521One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus
10:59PM17h06
London
04:05PMTours
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

BlaBlaCar Bus
10:30PM14h30
London
01:00PMTours
$1481One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
10:00PM14h40
London
12:40PMTours
$1191One-way
0 transfers

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How to travel from London to Tours?

It is possible to travel from London to Tours by bus, plane or train. Travelling by bus is the most cost-effective way of making the journey. However, this is the longest way of travelling with journey times of up to 13.5 hours. In contrast, the direct flight time from London Stansted Airport to Tours is just 1.5 hours. FlixBus operates the bus routes while flights are provided by Ryanair and train services by Eurostar. There are two to three bus departures every day of the week, up to six daily train services and one daily flight from Monday to Friday. 

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

Save money by travelling from London to Tours by bus. Operated by FlixBus (formerly Eurolines), the route between the two cities takes approximately between 12.5 and 13.5 hours. Journeys start at London Victoria Coach Station with buses arriving at Tours Rue Eduoard-Vaillant. Choose from two to three departures every day of the week, all of which require one connection en route. This is made in Paris at the Gare Routiere International de Paris-Gallieni. Departure times vary with afternoon or evening buses not arriving until the following morning.

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

The fastest way to travel from London to Tours is by plane with a flight time of just 1.5 hours. Leave extra time for getting to and from the airports and for security checks. London Stansted Airport (STN) is close to major motorway links while a high-speed train service runs regularly to the airport from London Liverpool Street Station. Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) is linked to the city center by road, tram or bus. The direct route is operated by Ryanair with one departure a day from Monday to Friday. There are no flights at the weekend.

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Travel from London to Tours by bus

FlixBus provides coach services from London to Tours with between one and three departures every day of the week. Journey times are from just over 12.5 hours to around 13.5 hours with departure times varying from day to day. Afternoon and evening services arrive in Tours the following morning. One connection is required during the journey and this is made at Gare Routiere International de Paris-Gallieni. All bus routes depart from London Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Tours Rue Eduoard-Vaillant. London Victoria Coach Station is in the heart of London and within easy reach of many tourist attractions. It is a few minutes walk from London Victoria Train Station. Both bus and train stations are part of Transport for London's extensive network of regional, suburban and local trains, underground services and local buses. Rue Eduoard-Vaillant is adjacent to Gare de Tours, the city's main train station. From here it is just a short walk to the city center, the River Loire and tourist attractions such as Saint-Gatien Cathedral. 

Travel from London to Tours by plane

From Monday to Friday, Ryanair operates one flight a day from London to Tours. There are no flights on Saturdays and Sundays. While the flight is direct with just 1.5 hours spent in the air, passengers should leave plenty of time for getting to and from the airports as well as for security checks and collecting their luggage on arrival. The departure time varies from day to day. All flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF). London Stansted Airport is located just under 39 miles north of London city center. There are motorway and rail links from across England as well as a high-speed and frequent train service from London Liverpool Street Station that takes just under one hour. Tours Val de Loire Airport is on the outskirts of the city center which is easily reached by bus, tram or taxi. 

Travel from London to Tours by train

Eurostar offers up to six departures a day of trains from London to Tours. All routes require a connection at Paris and take between 4 hours 45 minutes and just under 5.5 hours. Departures start in the early morning and continue until the early evening. Trains all depart from London St Pancras International while arrivals are at Tours St Pierre des Corps Station which is located to the east of the city. The city center can be reached by car, taxi or local bus, a journey of approximately 40 minutes. Visitors can explore the historic city on foot or by bus.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Tours

Travel to Tours 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 London to Tours.

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

The cheapest way to go to Tours from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from London to Tours costing on average $35 (€32).

Taking a bus costs $240 (€217) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $274 (€247).

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

There are alternative travel options to Tours that take longer:

Bus takes on average 12 h 40 min.

Train takes 5 h on average.

Tours is approximately 286 miles (462 km) away from London.

The average frequency per day from London to Tours is:

  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flight per day.
  • 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Tours as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Tours:

  • Flights most often depart from London at London Stansted Airport and arrive in Tours at Tours Val de Loire Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from London to Tours:

  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus for buses to Tours. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus London to Tours tickets on Omio for $34 (€30).
  • Travel with Ryanair for flights to Tours. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair London to Tours tickets on Omio for $35 (€32).
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Tours by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Eurostar London to Tours tickets on Omio for $274 (€247).

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

  • You can check for a direct flight to Tours with with 1 direct flight per day.

Direct services to Tours 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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from London to Tours often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Porto, Marseille or Bordeaux. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your London and Tours itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Tours and any of these top destinations today!
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