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 - €220 and takes 5h 41m.

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 41m and costs €95 - €220.

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 via Berlin which takes 39h 50m and costs €490 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 41m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €230 - €440 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 3:16 PM in Central London and 5:16 PM in Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Central London to Helsinki - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 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 41m
€98–220
Fly from London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane STN - HEL
6h 51m
€87–344
Train, bus via Berlin
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
€499–841
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
€772–1,287
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LGW - HEL
6h 23m
€104–323
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
43h 32m
€457–737
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
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
€345–649
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 N1206 / ...
2d
€237–433
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 14m
€887–1,287

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

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39h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,882.3 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines 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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