How to get from Frankfurt to London
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Frankfurt to London by price and travel time.
- 638 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 35m
- 23 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 35m
direct
Flight
€213
Cheapest
15h 50m
direct
Bus
€62
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to London. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 638 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
638 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €91Checked Oct 18 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €52Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 15h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€91Checked Oct 181h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€52Omio catalogue, Oct 2015h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to London: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt am Main → London Heathrowflight
Lufthansa·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Frankfurt to London
FlixBus runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 18:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 23 | 01:00 | 18:25 |
All departures
- 01:00
- 01:20
- 02:00
- 02:20
- 03:00
- 03:20
- 15:55
- 16:10
- 16:25
- 16:55
- 17:00
- 17:25
- 17:30
- 18:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
LufthansaFrankfurt am Main-London HeathrowSee live options and dates →
FlixBusFrankfurt central-London Victoria CoachBook →
CondorFrankfurt am Main-London GatwickSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus, Condor; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to London works
Start with a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to London, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €91 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to London?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:00 and the last at 18:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to London?
23 a day with FlixBus, between 01:00 and 18:25.
How far is London from Frankfurt?
About 638 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €62 to €102. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to London?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to London?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Frankfurt and London?
Frankfurt is FRA and London is LHR, so this route is usually written FRA to LHR.
Which operators run Frankfurt to London?
On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus, Condor.
Can you get from Frankfurt to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Lufthansa
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026