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

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Helsinki is to fly which costs €95 - €290 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Central London to Helsinki is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Central London to Helsinki?

The distance between Central London and Helsinki is 1882 km.

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

The best way to get from Central London to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 50m and costs €390 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Central London to Helsinki, including transfers.

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

Central London to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from Central London to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Central London to Helsinki is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €220 - €420 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Central London to Helsinki bus arrive?

Central London to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Central London and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 2h ahead of Central London. It is currently 1:09 AM in Central London and 3:09 AM in Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Central London to Helsinki - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Central London to Helsinki by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or car train

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Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LHR - HEL
5h 36m
€97–290
Fly from London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane STN - HEL
6h 51m
€81–374
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 10 / ...
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
39h 50m
€399–791
Train, bus via Vilnius
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Praha hl.n.train
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
47h 54m
€339–762
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Port Of Frederikshavncar
4. Take the carferry from Port of Frederikshavn to Gothenburgcarferry
5. Drive from Gothenburg to Helsinkicar
43h 22m
€691–1,186
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LGW - HEL
6h 13m
€93–393
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
43h 34m
€247–511
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
3. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
46h 40m
€200–469
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1328
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1206a
2d
€222–412
Drive, Eurotunnel, car ferry
1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Grenåcar
4. Take the carferry from Grenå to Halmstadcarferry
5. Drive from Halmstad to Helsinkicar
44h 15m
€814–1,134

Central London to Helsinki by subway, train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 1,882.3 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Ealing Road to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 2d.

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