How to travel from Geneva to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Geneva and London is around 943km (586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Geneva 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £375($440)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and London

There are several options for getting from Geneva to London by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Geneva and London is around 943km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 747km (464 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Geneva to London is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and London is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and London. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva 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 40m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Eurostar run train services between Geneva and London. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Geneva and London. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geneva to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Geneva and London. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva to London. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Geneva 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 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £375 ($440).

How do I get from Geneva to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and London

Transport options from Geneva to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
£250($295)
every 3 hours964km (599 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane4h 30m
£205($240)
every 3 hours943km (586 miles)
Train
5h 40m
£375($440)
every 4 hours955km (593 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
£41($49)
twice daily1,046km (650 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 5m
£250($295)
every 2 hours1,009km (627 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