The cheapest and fastest trains from Idar-Oberstein to London
Cheapest price
£206
Average price
£206
Fastest journey
5 h 21 m
Average duration
8 h 4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
561 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Idar-Oberstein to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Idar-Oberstein to London will cost around £206 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £206.
To travel from Idar-Oberstein to London you need to make at least 2 changes.






Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Idar-Oberstein to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Idar-Oberstein to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £344.
Distance: 561 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£344 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price |
9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 38m Average total duration 22h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Idar-Oberstein to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Idar-Oberstein to London trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:06 Idar-Oberstein | 5h24 | 16:30 London | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:05 Idar-Oberstein | 5h25 | 18:30 London | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Idar-Oberstein to London
Trains from Idar-Oberstein to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £344 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 06:13. The fastest train covers the 561 km distance in 8h 44m.
Distance 561 km |
Average train duration 8h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £344 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 44m |
First train 06:13 |
Last train 06:13 |
Train companies: vlexx from Idar-Oberstein to London trainsvlexx trains will get you between Idar-Oberstein and London from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Idar-Oberstein to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Idar-Oberstein 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.

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