How to travel from Marseille to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Marseille and London is around 1,022km (635 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille to London by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 4 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to London St Pancras Intl.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £405($480)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to London - Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to London.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and London

There are several options for getting from Marseille to London by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Marseille and London is around 1,022km (635 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,002km (622 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Marseille and London by train.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to London is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and London is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and London. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Eurostar run train services between Marseille and London. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and London. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 35m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and London. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 19h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and London. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and London with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines and Swiss Airways fly between Marseille and London. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Marseille to London typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marseille to London. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to London St Pancras Intl. instead which will take 5h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £405 ($480).

How do I get from Marseille to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and London

Transport options from Marseille to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 55m
£165($195)
5 times a day1,043km (648 miles)
Plane and Train2h 55m
£145($170)
5 times a day1,022km (635 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
£115($135)
5 times a day1,100km (683 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane5h 10m
£120($140)
every 2 hours1,128km (701 miles)
Train
5h 45m
£405($480)
every 4 hours1,200km (746 miles)
Bus
19h 35m
£38($45)
4 times a week1,299km (807 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 25m
£270($320)
every 2 hours1,260km (783 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Marseille and London

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Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London