How to travel from Genoa to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Genoa and London is around 1,226km (762 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Genoa to London by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to London Stansted (STN).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £410($485)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and then to London Victoria Green Line Station.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £290($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and London

There are several options for getting from Genoa to London by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).

The distance between Genoa and London is around 1,226km (762 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,037km (644 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Genoa and London by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to London is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and London is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and London. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Trenitalia, TGV inOui and Eurostar run train services between Genoa and London. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Genoa and London. It typically takes around 22h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luxembourg P+R Bouillon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 10m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Blablabus run regular bus services between Genoa and London. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 22h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to London. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to London Stansted (STN). instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Genoa to London. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to London Stansted (STN). instead which will take 5h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to London is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and London

Transport options from Genoa to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 40m
£95($115)
every 4 hours1,226km (762 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 10m
£410($485)
every 20 mins1,332km (827 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale11h 20m
£370($435)
every 20 mins1,468km (912 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 10m
£60($71)
4 times a week1,526km (948 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine1 day 1h
£46($54)
5 times a week1,704km (1,059 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 55m
£290($345)
every 2 hours1,382km (858 miles)

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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