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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Besançon to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £86, while a flight costs an average of £371.
Distance: 649 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£102 Average Price | £86 Average Price Cheapest | £371 Average Price | £179 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 1m Average total duration 15h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Besançon to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to London:
A train is £16 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Besançon to London costing on average £102.
A train is £285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to London costing on average £371.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Coach takes on average 16h 1m.
Tickets start at around £102 compared to roughly £179 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £77. The journey takes 15h 31m versus 8h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to London from Besançon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Besançon to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
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This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to London:
A train is £16 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Besançon to London costing on average £102.
A train is £285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to London costing on average £371.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Coach takes on average 16h 1m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Besançon and London as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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