How to travel from London to Rome

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Travel Information from London to Rome

Distance888 miles (1433 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range- $136
Cheapest modeFlight • $30 (€27) • 2 h 20 min
Fastest modeFlight • $30 (€27) • 2 h 20 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Ryanair or Eurostar

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 888 miles (1433 km) from London to Rome. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Ryanair or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Rome.

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from London to Rome

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

RyanairFR 2672
04:25PM2h45
London Stansted Airport
08:10PMRome Ciampino Airport
$521One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RyanairFR 2672
04:25PM2h45
London Stansted Airport
08:10PMRome Ciampino Airport
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU28329
03:25PM2h30
London Gatwick Airport
06:55PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$1221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:00AM33h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:45PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$2061One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:00PM38h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:15PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
$1921One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:00PM34h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:35PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$2111One-way
2 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 3004
06:10PM2h45
London Stansted Airport
09:55PMRome Ciampino Airport
$521One-way
0 transfers
RyanairFR 2455
07:50AM2h45
London Stansted Airport
11:35AMRome Ciampino Airport
$1171One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU26413
06:55AM2h30
London Gatwick Airport
10:25AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$1281One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from London to Rome

It is feasible to travel to Rome from London by bus, train or plane. It is fastest to travel to Rome by plane, and low-cost flights are available for this journey. Bus travel for this route is the slowest option. Travel by bus or train is indirect, while flights are usually direct.

Buses from London to Rome | Flights from London to Rome | Return trips from Rome to London

London to Rome Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€112

32:20 h

1 Day Ahead

flight

€163

2:30 h

1 Day Ahead



What is the best way to travel from London to Rome?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Rome


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Rome. Buses traveling from London to Rome depart from London's Victoria Coach station and take nearly 32½ hours to arrive at Rome's Autostazione Tiburtina. Approximately 3 buses travel from London to Rome every day with the first bus departing London at 5:48 a.m. Bus companies that travel from London to Rome include National Express and Eurolines.


Fastest way to travel from London to Rome


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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from London to Rome. Flights depart from one of London's 5 airports and arrive at either Rome's Ciampino or Fiumicino airport after 2½ hours of flight time. Even when travel time to and from London and Rome's airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight is significantly faster than traveling from London to Rome by bus. Airlines that travel directly from London to Rome include Ryanair, Vueling, EasyJet, Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, Monarch Airlines, and Iberia.


Most popular way to travel from London to Rome


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Taking a flight is by far the most popular way to travel from London to Rome. Taking a flight is almost 30 hours faster than taking the bus. Approximately 25 direct flights travel from London to Rome every day, which can be cheaper than buying a bus ticket, especially when purchased ahead of time. Traveling from London to Rome by train is also possible by taking a Eurostar train to Paris and then taking a high-speed Trenitalia train from Paris to Rome; however, there is only one Paris to Rome train per day. Traveling from London to Rome by train is also significantly more expensive than taking a flight.


How to get from London to Rome

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from London to Rome, 100,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from London to Rome, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Rome

Travel to Rome 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 Rome.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from London to Rome: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Rome from London is by taking a flight, which costs on average $30 (€27).

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

A flight is $106 (€96) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from London to Rome costing on average $136 (€122).

A flight is () less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from London to Rome costing on average ().

The quickest way to travel to Rome from London is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 30 h 51 min.

The distance from London to Rome is approximately 888 miles (1433 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Rome is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • Around 124 flights per day.
  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Rome from London 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 when traveling from London to Rome:

  • Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from London to Rome depart from London Gatwick Airport to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Rome:

  • You can travel to Rome from London by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $83 (€75) with BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Rome.
  • You can take a flight from London to Rome with Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, Alitalia, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SAS, Finnair, Air France, Jet2. Com, KLM, Iberia or Croatia Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $35 (€32) with Ryanair from London to Rome.
  • You can take a train from London to Rome with Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for $510 (€460) with Eurostar from London to Rome.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Rome with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flight available with Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways or Alitalia 17 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rome as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from London to Rome.

Omio customers who travel from London to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
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