Business Premier
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Newspapers and magazines
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£99
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£108
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
7 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
8 h 19 m
Trains on 19 Sept
3
Distance
598 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bielefeld to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bielefeld to London will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £99.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 3 trains from Bielefeld to London, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 598 km distance in an average of 8 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £92, while a flight costs an average of £398.
Distance: 598 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£243 Average Price | £398 Average Price | £92 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 28m Average total duration 15h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to London:
A coach is £151 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to London costing on average £243.
A coach is £305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to London costing on average £398.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 40m.
Coach takes on average 15h 58m.
You'll arrive about 2h 11m sooner (6h 40m by train vs 8h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £243 compared to roughly £113 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Bielefeld to London run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £135 but you can travel from only £20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 598 km distance in 5h 51m.
Distance 598 km |
Average train duration 6h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £135 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 51m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 23:30 |
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Most Bielefeld to London trains use the Bielefeld Hbf to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Bielefeld and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bielefeld Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Mexims, Entrada, Lokma
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld Hbf. ATMs are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Information desks are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Wali, Altstadt Hotel Bielefeld, Hotel Stadt Bremen, Bielefelder Hof.
Oldentrup is 4 km from Bielefeld city centre. Public transport options include:
Oldentrup has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Phu Gia, Ariston, Dionysos, Thang Long Asia Bistro
Wi-Fi is available at Oldentrup. ATMs are available at Oldentrup.
Ticket office support is available at Oldentrup. Information desks are available at Oldentrup.
Luggage storage is available at Oldentrup. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oldentrup: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oldentrup: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oldentrup.
Bielefeld Ost is 2 km from Bielefeld city centre. Public transport options include:
Bielefeld Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Almani, Christos, Ravensberger Grillimbiss, Lana Thai
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld Ost. ATMs are available at Bielefeld Ost.
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld Ost. Information desks are available at Bielefeld Ost.
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bielefeld Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bielefeld Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld Ost.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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