The cheapest and fastest trains from Idar-Oberstein to London
Cheapest price
£271
Average price
£271
Fastest journey
13 h 20 m
Average duration
13 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
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 £271 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £271.
To travel from Idar-Oberstein to London you need to make at least 2 changes.


Live departures
Idar-Oberstein to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Idar-Oberstein to London trains for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:05 Idar-Oberstein | 5h25 | 14:30 London | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:06 Idar-Oberstein | 5h29 | 16:35 London | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:05 Idar-Oberstein | 5h25 | 18:30 London | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:05 Idar-Oberstein | 5h25 | 22:30 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 5 times per day, taking around 8h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £203 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 561 km distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 561 km |
Average train duration 8h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £203 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 19:10 |
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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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Idar-Oberstein and London
- Monday: 07:30 13:30 - 12:30 17:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 13:30 - 12:30 17:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 13:30 - 12:30 17:30
- Thursday: 06:30 15:30 - 15:00 20:00
- Friday: 07:30 13:30 - 12:30 17:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 15:00
- Sunday: 09:30 - 15:00
- Spießbratenhaus Kammerhof
- Eissalon San Marco
- Ratsstübchen
- Cafe am Markt
- Amethyst
- Edelstein-Hotel
- Schloßschenke
- City Hotel
- Hotel-Café Rieth
- Hotel-Café Rieth
- 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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