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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to London
Cheapest price
£304
Average price
£368
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 53 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
638 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to London will cost around £368 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £304.
To travel from Frankfurt am Main to London you need to make at least one change.
ICE 316+
91457:1910h38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf16:57London St Pancras International (STP)£3041One-way1 change- ICE 1022 · ICE 16+91457:4310h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf16:57London St Pancras International (STP)£3041One-way2 changes
- ICE 16+91459:178h40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf16:57London St Pancras International (STP)£3211One-way1 change
- ICE 316+91417:199h38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf15:57London St Pancras International (STP)£3251One-way1 change
- ICE 1022 · ICE 16+91417:439h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf15:57London St Pancras International (STP)£3251One-way2 changes
- ICE 16+91419:177h40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf15:57London St Pancras International (STP)£3421One-way1 change
- ICE 628 · S6 · ICE 12+916715:077h50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf21:57London St Pancras International (STP)£3831One-way3 changes
- ICE 2288 · S6 · ICE 12+916715:077h50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf21:57London St Pancras International (STP)£4211One-way3 changes
- ICE 1716 · ICE 12+916715:017h56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf21:57London St Pancras International (STP)£3731One-way2 changes
- ICE 314+914711:168h11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf18:27London St Pancras International (STP)£3831One-way1 change
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Compare coach, train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 638 km
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to London trains for tomorrow, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 316+9145 | On time 7:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h38 | 16:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| ICE 316+9133 | On time 7:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h18 | 14:37 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| ICE 316+9141 | On time 7:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h38 | 15:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| ICE 1022 · ICE 16+9147 | On time 7:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h44 | 18:27 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1022 · ICE 16+9141 | On time 7:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h14 | 15:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1022 · ICE 16+9145 | On time 7:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h14 | 16:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 16+9147 | On time 9:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h10 | 18:27 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| ICE 16+9141 | On time 9:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h40 | 15:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| ICE 16+9145 | On time 9:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h40 | 16:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| ICE 1020 · ICE 314+9153 | On time 9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h17 | 19:00 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1020 · ICE 314+9167 | On time 9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h14 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1020 · ICE 314+9147 | On time 9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h44 | 18:27 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 314+9147 | On time 11:16 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h11 | 18:27 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| ICE 314+9167 | On time 11:16 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h41 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| ICE 314+9153 | On time 11:16 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h44 | 19:00 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| ICE 926 · ICE 14+9157 | On time 11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h44 | 20:27 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 926 · ICE 14+9167 | On time 11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h14 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1518 · ICE 14+9167 | On time 12:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h46 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1518 · ICE 14+9157 | On time 12:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h16 | 20:27 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 722 · S6 · ICE 14+9167 | On time 13:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h49 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
| ICE 722 · S6 · ICE 14+9157 | On time 13:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h19 | 20:27 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
| ICE 1228 · ICE 12+9167 | On time 13:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h14 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1716 · ICE 12+9167 | On time 15:01 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h56 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
| ICE 2288 · S6 · ICE 12+9167 | On time 15:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h50 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
| ICE 628 · S6 · ICE 12+9167 | On time 15:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h50 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to London
Germany
United Kingdom
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 638 km distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 638 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 23:39 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main to London trainsDeutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and London from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Trains from Frankfurt to London
Getting the train from Frankfurt to London is straightforward and, compared to some journey times across Germany, relatively quick. The journey takes around seven hours, and on the quickest route, there is only one change of train in Brussels. Trains from Frankfurt and London are also fairly regular, departing from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof around once every two hours, and they start early in the morning.
Which train companies travel from Frankfurt to London?
Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar operate the main route from Frankfurt to London, with the latter taking care of the journey from Brussels onwards. If the budget is a concern, then there is a route with the first section from Frankfurt to Cologne operated by Regiojet. This is slightly more complicated and takes longer, but it is a little cheaper than the faster alternatives.
How long is the train from Frankfurt to London?
Typically, trains from Frankfurt to London take between six and seven hours, travelling with Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn. There is an option to go via Mainz and Cologne that takes slightly longer (eight hours) or the cheaper RegioJet option (11 hours). The lengthiest choice is to take the last train from Frankfurt and sleeping through the ten-hour layover in Brussels before heading on to London in the morning.
How many trains are there from Frankfurt to London?
Across all different routes, there are usually 11 trains from Frankfurt to London every day, starting at around 6:30 a.m. with the final train departing around 6:30 p.m. The trains depart roughly every two hours although there are some parts of the day where there are two in the same hour. On Saturday, there are fewer trains serving this route.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Frankfurt to London?
Departure train station: Trains depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof. Used by over 450,000 people daily, Deutsche Bahn describes it as the ‘most important station in Germany’. The station is centrally located, only ten-minutes' walk from the financial district and famous Eurotower. As in most German stations, there is a good selection of food outlets (including a McDonald’s) and a couple of bars.
Arrival train station: Trains from Frankfurt arrive into St Pancras International station in central London, easily accessible via six different underground (tube) lines and by bus. The station is an architectural marvel and well equipped with nearly 40 shops and 26 eateries.
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and London
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Pizzeria San Marco
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
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