There is 1 way to travel between Athens and London — compare duration, price and operators below.
Not practical for this route.
Not practical for this route.
Not practical for this route.
Train is not practical between Athens and London because the route crosses open water — there is no continuous rail or road network between island and continental Europe on this corridor.
Consider flying instead, which connects Athens and London via international airports.
Bus is not practical between Athens and London because the route crosses open water — there is no continuous rail or road network between island and continental Europe on this corridor.
Consider flying instead, which connects Athens and London via international airports.
Flights between Athens and London take around 3h in the air, but plan on roughly 5h 41m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.
Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Aegean Airlines, British Airways.
Typical fare range is €131–407. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.
Given the 2392 km distance, flying is the practical choice for most travellers on this route.
Climate footprint: approximately 373 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.
Car is not practical between Athens and London because the route crosses open water — there is no continuous rail or road network between island and continental Europe on this corridor.
Consider flying instead, which connects Athens and London via international airports.
The distance between Athens and London is approximately 2392 kilometres. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.
The fastest way is by flight, taking around 5h 41m on average. Slower options (such as bus or car) can take 2–3× longer depending on the route.
Flight is typically the cheapest option, with fares starting around €131. Booking 2–4 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices.
Flying is the most practical option for this 2392 km route. Both cities have international airports with regular service.
The straight-line distance is approximately 2392 kilometres (1485 miles). The actual travel distance by road or rail is usually 10–25% longer.