What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Big Ben is to fly and train which costs £55 - £180 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Big Ben is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs £65 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Big Ben?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Big Ben station. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at Westminster Station / Westminster Pier via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and Eccleston Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Big Ben?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Big Ben station. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Westminster station via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Brussel-Zuid and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Rome to Big Ben?

The distance between Rome and Big Ben is 941 miles.

How do I travel from Rome to Big Ben without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Big Ben without a car is to train which takes 18h 15m and costs £250 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Big Ben?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Rome to Big Ben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Big Ben bus from?

Rome to Big Ben bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Big Ben train from?

Rome to Big Ben train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Big Ben?

The best way to get from Rome to Big Ben is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £250 - £550 and takes 18h 15m, you could also bus via Brussels, which costs and takes 27h 27m.

Where does the Rome to Big Ben bus arrive?

Rome to Big Ben bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès station.

Where does the Rome to Big Ben train arrive?

Rome to Big Ben train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

There are 21483+ hotels available in Big Ben.

Rome to Big Ben - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 12 ways to get from Rome to Big Ben by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Fiumicino International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane FCO - LHR
5h 56m
£80–232
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Luton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane FCO - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
6h 17m
£55–177
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
18h 15m
£259–511
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus N521
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
24h 12m
£213–361
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rome to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Big Bencar
18h 19m
£342–442
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London City Airport (LCY)plane FCO - LCY
6h 54m
£120–385
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane FCO - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
5h 54m
£67–192
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CIA - STN
6h 21m
£61–232
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to London City Airport (LCY)plane FLR - LCY
6h 43m
£119–396
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Bruxelles - Rue du Progrèsbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
27h 27m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus BlaBlaCar Bus
31h 20m
£140–260
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Big Bencar
19h 15m
£235–380

Rome to Big Ben by train, subway, and foot

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18h 15mAverage Duration

£259Cheapest Price

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Distance: 935.4 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

ITA Airways, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Big Ben via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, and Westminster station in around 18h 15m.

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