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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Central London to Athens

Composite routes from Central London to Athens

Cheapest
30 h 5 min
Car
3151 km.
from $173
Other
32 h 14 min
Train
2400 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 45 min
Train, Plane
2400 km.
from $184.24
38 h 46 min
2400 km.
from $5.43
42 h 35 min
2400 km.
Select a ticket
2 d 8 h 12 min
2400 km.
from $168.35

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$455.68
Plane from Luton Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$55.69–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$443.02
Plane from Luton Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$367.08

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$1,075.91

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$696.18

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$556.94
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$620.23
Plane from London City Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$367.08

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$506.31

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$468.34
Plane from London City Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$556.94

Wizz Air UK

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$379.73
Plane from Luton Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$202.52

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$164.55

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$177.21
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to München
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$240.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$101.26

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$39.24

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Larissa to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.13–$22.78

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Northfields station to Green
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.54–$6.33

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
41h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Athens
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.04–$56.96

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
14h 19m
Frequency:
Once a week

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
29h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Email:
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Librazhd to Larisa
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.40

Nela Travel Tours

Phone:
+355 68 391 1009
Email:
Website:
nelatravel.site/
Bus from München Hbf to Librazhd
Ave. Duration:
14h 43m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$185.25

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Athens is to bus via Sofia which costs $119.57 - $206.52 and takes 2 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $92.39 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Northfields Station and arriving at Athens Chiou via London Victoria and Sofia Serdika Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Central London to Athens?

The distance between Central London and Athens is 2471 km.

How do I travel from Central London to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Central London to Athens?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Central London to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Athens bus from?

Central London to Athens bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from Central London to Athens?

The best way to get from Central London to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $92.39 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 35m.

Where does the Central London to Athens bus arrive?

Central London to Athens bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Central London and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Central London. It is currently 07:41 in Central London and 09:41 in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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