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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to London is to bus which costs £120 and takes 30h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to London?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to London is to fly and train which takes 6h 17m and costs £80 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 30h.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and London?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to London. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 51m.

How far is it from Bucharest to London?

The distance between Bucharest and London is 1341 miles.

How do I travel from Bucharest to London without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to London without a car is to bus which takes 30h and costs £120.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to London?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Bucharest to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to London bus from?

Bucharest to London bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to London train from?

Bucharest to London train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to London?

The best way to get from Bucharest to London is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £85 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £120 and takes 30h, you could also train, which costs £310 - £700 and takes 35h 51m.

Where does the Bucharest to London bus arrive?

Bucharest to London bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and London?

London is 2h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:02 PM in Bucharest and 6:02 PM in London.

Where does the Bucharest to London train arrive?

Bucharest to London train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to London?

Book your Bucharest to London bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21359+ hotels available in London.

Bucharest to London - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to London by plane, bus, train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, busferry, or car ferry

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane OTP - LHR
6h 25m
£86–309
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Barkingbusferry
2d 11h
£61–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
30h
£120
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
35h 51m
£311–700
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
24h 27m
£445–591
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane OTP - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
6h 24m
£95–417
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London City Airport (LCY)plane OTP - LCY
7h 42m
£78–298
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane OTP - STN
6h 36m
£63–329
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane OTP - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
6h 17m
£84–394
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane OTP - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
7h 17m
£91–364
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Londoncar
25h 29m
£349–532

Bucharest to London by train

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Distance: 1,333.1 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and London, England?

British Airways, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to London Victoria twice a week. Tickets cost £120 and the journey takes 30h.

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