How to get from London to Florence
- 1210 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 10h
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
10h
2 transfers
Flight + Bus
€157
Cheapest
31h 36m
1 transfer
Bus
€119
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Florence. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1210 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
1210 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €44Checked Sep 23 | 10hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €102Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 31h 36m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€44Checked Sep 2310h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€102Omio catalogue, Sep 2531h 36m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Florence: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Heathrow → Rome Fiumicinoflight
ITA Airways·2h 40m - 2Rome Fiumicino → RomabusAirport shuttle bus·30m
- 3Roma → Florencebus
FlixBus·3h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich 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.
Flight prices by day, London to Florence
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€46Departure 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.
- Bus· 30h€102Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
ITA AirwaysLondon Heathrow-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busRome Fiumicino-RomaBook →FlixBusRoma-Florence, London Victoria Coach-Munich central, Munich central-FlorenceBook →On this route you travel with ITA Airways, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Florence works
Start with a ITA Airways flight from London to Rome, about 2h 40m. Transfer in Roma and continue by FlixBus bus on to Florence (3h 10m). In total it's roughly €157 over 10h, 2 transfers.
London to Florence: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Florence?
The most useful route takes about 10h by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from London to Florence?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Florence from London?
About 1210 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Florence cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €157. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from London to Florence?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 10h in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from London to Florence?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 10h. About 3h 40m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run London to Florence?
On this route you travel with ITA Airways, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus.
Can you get from London to Florence without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30h.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Florence?
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: ITA Airways, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 25 Sep 2026